Frank,

Thanks again for all the details. I can easily follow those torque sequence instructions. I sent myself a test email off of that link so it should be working fine, I guess your email is having trouble since you are traveling, but it is not necessary since you detailed it so well.

I will attempt to do the measurements for clamping range as soon as I get the new bolts, but to make sure I understand completely.
1) Clean the bolts well
2) Screw them in until drag is felt.
How much drag? Finger tight for me is pretty tight, should it be just until I feel any little drag or untill it gets dificult to turn?
3) Measure things:
-- From deck to bottom of the bolt head = X
-- Head thickness at that whole = S
-- Bolt washer thickness = T
-- Head gasket thckness = U
4) Continue with the install if X < (S+T+U)

You did not include gasket thickness in yours measurements, was that on purpose or should I count that?