Originally Posted by dvw
I retorque all my stuff during the build itself. Torque as normal. Then after setting 15 minutes or so crack each fastener loose. Then tighten to spec in one pull. You'll be amazed how much further the fastener rotates from the original posistion. Then send it. no need to fire it first. Dave Koffel taught me this trick.
Doug




Exactly but that’s not what he’s talking about. Retorque on an engine stand is common practice but not after firing up the engine. I usually do it the next morning

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