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Originally Posted by Ironangel
Manual calls out 45 inch pounds for six cylinder & small blocks, 50 inch pounds for big block. There are 12 inch pounds in every 1 foot pound...You can WAY over torque the valve covers even with a nut driver...Make sure those cover flanges are flat and not dimpled from previous over torque. (Finger Snug Tight)...Dont use silicon or any other sealants unless a damaged mating surface is evident...
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Good info. there, IMO. I've never used a sealant. I've never torqued them either though I may get a small torque wrench for the rebuild. Nut driver has always worked for me, finger snug and done.