[ArtJ]

I finally got the longer studs for the thermostat today. I began the process
of torqueing the head. Starting from the center nut and working around clockwise.

I thought I had the torque wrench set for 25 ft lbs , but discovered that
it was actually set for 35 ft lbs. Howver all of the nuts torqued successfully
except the one holding the outer nut for the alternator bracket.
This was mushy and never got to anywhere near 35 . The same story
with the one next to it going clockwise gong towards the coil. I don't
think the 35 setting was the ssue because these 2 never got anywhere
near that tightness.

I cleaned and removed all the studs that came out with the nuts.
Those that did not I checked with a breaker bar using full strength.

to make sure the fine nut threads are not stripped though I doubt it.
Just checked 2 the nuts both are fun but these 2 studs are mush almost finger loose now.
I did run a die on all threads as recommended.