PSA: I keep seeing guys skip the torque step on injector hold-down bolts

Elliot Carr · 2026-03-20T23:40:05.483195+00:00

Worked on three different rigs this month where someone just cranked them down by feel. Every single one had a small fuel leak that ruined the gasket. You need a good inch-pound wrench and the factory spec, which for a 6.7 Powerstroke is 120 inch-pounds in two steps. It's not hard, but it makes a huge difference in how long the repair lasts. Anyone else run into this or have a favorite torque wrench for small stuff?

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