Question"Hi, I'm looking for the bolt torque specification for a John Deere 110 Tractor. I know this tractor is old, but my boyfriend had it running and just blew the head gasket. He needs to know what to set the bolt torque at. It's a 8 horse power engine. Thanks so much!"
AnswerThe torque on this head is absolutely non-critical,
But if it's a Kohler go 25 foot pounds if it's a Tecumseh go to 20 foot pounds.
In my shop I go as tight as I can with a normal 3/8 ratchet. That's a lie actually I shoot the bolts in with my 3/8 impact and don't worry about it. NON-CRITICAL. I haven't torqued a Kohler head bolt in ten years. I have probably rebuilt 50 of these engines and replace 100 head gaskets.
If you want the gospel on 110 Deere's go here. This man is THE MAN
http://www.tractordon.com/
But I'll tell you now. I taught him everything he knows' but not everything I KNOW.
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