Re: '51 200 Straight 8 Head Removal

Posted by Randy Berger On 2009/12/24 14:37:08

JW, you are correct. GE tightens the studs on a diesel train powerplant by spinning the nuts onto the studs hand tight. Then they have a machine with sleeves that screw onto the studs. The engine is bolted down to a stand and cannot move. Then they apply a certain amount of tension to the studs. And they finish by spinning down the nuts hand tight. When they release the tension on the studs they have the proper amount of torque.

And the statement about women is not sexist - just plain fact.