Model A Ford Retorque Snyder's High Compression Head

After an unfortunate failure of a lower radiator hose clamp, the newly rebuilt Model B engine in our 1931 Model A Ford Woodie Station Wagon overheated in a matter of minutes. I quickly pulled over and called a tow truck to get the ol' gal home and check things out. In this video, I retorque the Snyder's 6.1 High Compression Head before discovering that, thankfully, there was no major damage done to the engine.
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[@maflyer1]

To do it correctly they should be backed off an eighth of a turn before tightening.

[@edselsadventures]

Thanks for watching and commenting. I’ve read pros/cons of doing it both ways. This is the way I was taught and up until now ( knock on wood) have not had any head gasket issues.