JeePete; I like the way you do things, read the recommendations, then use common sense and do it your way. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/butwiggle.gif" alt="" /> I wanted to hear someonelses experience with this and I think the most important thing will be to torque to the 7/16 inch bolt specs. I spoke with a local engine/machine shop today to get an idea of the cost to re-tap the 1/2 inch holes and he said "Thats BS, re-use the bolts you have they'll be fine we do it all the time. The important thing is to torque them in the correct order and to the correct specs." <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />
Do you remember if you got those specs from a Chilton or Haynes book. The specs should be the same for a 4.2 head as well as 4.0 head right? I don't know if my book has the specs for the 4.0 head, I will check later. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />