Thanks all!
Both sides are done now to the higher torque following everyones procedure, which everyone seems to agree upon as the same. Hope to know results next day or so.

GregP, I did check the plugs for leaks. They should no signs of leakage and were tight. I did not consider that. Thanks

Jerry

I kinda thought we stopped torquing by ft./lbs. back in the early 90's and went to the stretch method or have I missed the switch back?? --- Jer

Jerry I to had the small leakage at the head -block area on my 454 mag. I am wondering if anyone else has trouble with Arp bolts and torque specs.my manual calls for 89 ft. lb. on short bolts and 92 ft. lb. on long ones on the factory bolts.are we not getting enough torque to the head with stainless arp bolts that only want 65 ft. lb. Maybe cooler block temps. are messing with the mix?Hope you get it . James

Nuff said!

damn dude sorry to hear that

How can you measure stretch on head bolts when one side is in the block???????
I think this only applys to the tightening of rod bolts.

WHAT in the world was I THINKING?? I must have really been upside down & backwards that nite. Well, as Gilda said, "NEVERMIND" --- Jer

Hey I think someone owes us a follow up

There's your follow up! Sometimes you just gotta say the hell with it! It'll give me something to do next winter.

My brother is a welder. Thinking I may have the first and only 1 peice block and head motor.

I know how you feel. The first time we paid someone to fix it for us.....
We were getting water in the oil We took it to a local "doctor" and was told the manifolds were leaking into the block. When we picked it up he said "Oh you have lost oil pressure, but I'm sure if you take it out it should clear up" Needless to say that was late AUGUST and we never did take it out {well, the boat} We did pull the motor & it was the head gasket.
We're waiting on the new Motor, easier to put in a new that rebuild in same time frame.
When in Doubt rip it out...... Ha Ha. Hope yours works out better