Any ideas on torque specs for a 1.8 BMC Diesel engine.

[Barking Mat]

As above thread title.

I've a cylinder head to stick back on tomorrow.

Any ideas ? (Please)

Mat

 

[colnerov]

After a quick google. -

BMC 1.8 head gasket re torque or replace?

Hi all, This is my first post, been a voyeur of the forum for a couple of years through Google searches sending me here, but now I’m in need of some of you guys knowledge directly. I have a 1978 Cambridge Carrington 27 with a 1.8 BMC which starts and runs great, was overhauling the whole cooling ...

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Post #5 by Tracy.

To be honest, they didn't use exotic materials or stretch bolts for the studs so they would be standard specs for the size of the stud.

 

[OJCar]

"MBU1308 GASKET. Cylinder Head Gasket for Leyland BMC 1800cc Diesel Engine,
This head gasket is fitted to Leyland tractors, Narrowboat Thornycroft 108 engines, Generator Sets and Sherpa Van engines.
Cylinder head nut torque = 71 lb-ft (9.8 kg-m)."

https://www.charnleys.com/parts/MBU1308/cylinder-head-gasket-bmc-1800cc/17024/

 

[Barking Mat]

Thanks, exactly what I needed to know.

 

[OJCar]

 

[Barking Mat]

Yeah, I've done loads of 1.5s and 2.5s first time I've seen a 1.8, rumoured to be the weak engine.

 

[KemppiFrog]

Yeah, I've done loads of 1.5s and 2.5s first time I've seen a 1.8, rumoured to be the weak engine.

Presumably it is in a boat? So probably running at relatively light load?

 

[OJCar]

It was OK in the Sherpa minibus I used to look after, if rather slow.

 

[Barking Mat]

Presumably it is in a boat? So probably running at relatively light load?

Yep.