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TECH TIP #172: A FIVE POINT CHECKLIST ON DEUTZ HEAD BOLTS AND TORQUE VALUES
September 7, 2014
This Tech Tip is the newest one in a number we publish for the industrial
community. It focuses on properly installing Deutz and Perkins cylinder heads. See

Tech Tip #30: Installing a Cylinder Head or

Tech Tip #68: Foley Engines Head Installation Checklist
for more information on installing your cylinder head on your Deutz or Perkins
engine.

1) Hash Marks Count

As a general rule, Dr. Diesel� says the more hash marks on the top of a bolt, the
higher the grade. Grade 5 bolts have three hash marks on top and Grade 8 bolts have
five hash marks. The chart below shows how to tell a Grade 5 bolt from a Grade 8
bolt.

2) Torque Values: Part One

Modern diesels such as those manufactured by Deutz and Perkins often have a very
complicated three or four head bolt tightening process which involves tightening
the bolts sequentially to specific torque values and a final step consisting of
tightening the bolts to a specific angle. We stock and have ready to ship Perkins
and Deutz Workshop Manuals with detailed information on the specific head torque
values and sequences for specific Deutz and Perkins engines. Please call us toll
free at 800.233.6539 to order. In a hurry? With an order for a Deutz or Perkins
Manual we will photocopy the relevant pages and fax them to you.

3) Torque Values: Part Two

We have listed below torque values by size of bolts for bolts without lubricant
applied. Use a reduced torque value if the bolt has been lubricated. For help with
installing cylinder heads and valves on your Perkins, Deutz, or other industrial
engine, take a look at Tech Tip #10: Torque Values and Valve Settings and Tech Tip
#30: Installing a Cylinder Head for more information.

4) Deutz 912 Cylinder Head Torque Considerations

We recently ran into an odd situation with one of our customers. He was installing
a set of new Deutz heads (at $199 each for new 912 heads from Foley why rebuild?)
on his F6L912 Deutz diesel. Besides new heads, he has bought from us new 912 head
bolts (Deutz Part Number 415 1904) and washers (Deutz Part Number 337 1666). He was
tightening down the head bolts in the correct, sequential, pattern until at around
80ft/lb the torque wrench moved like it was broken and all resistance was gone. Lo
and behold the new washers had stuck to the bolts and the 912 head bolts and
washers turned together as one.

At some point the washers loosened their grip on the bolts and this created this
unusual feeling. The solution is simple. Both sides of the washer should be coated
with engine assembly lube. Our shop people use a mixture of SAE30 motor oil and STP
as assembly lube with good results. We�ve been tempted to market it as some special
engine assembly lubricant but Dr. Diesel� says we could help more people by just
giving out the ingredients. Ya gotta love our Dr. Diesel!

5) 51 Bolt Torque Specs by Size and Grade

The chart below is presented showing bolt torque value by size. We wish to thank
the AERA for preparing this chart.

Bolt Torque � Grade 5

Bolt Torque � Grade 8
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Dr. Diesel headWe hope that this Dr. Diesel� Tech Tip has been helpful. We believe
that Tech Support Matters� and publish this ongoing series of Tech Tips for the
industrial engine community. We welcome your feedback.

To contact Dr. Diesel� directly, email him at DrDiesel@FoleyEngines.com. For parts

and service for your Deutz, Perkins or Ford engine call us directly at
800.233.6539. International customers can call us at 1.508.753.2979.

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