ACMOC
Login
ACMOC
D8 2u head gasket question

D8 2u head gasket question

Showing 1 to 2 of 2 results
Silverado351
Topic Author
Offline
Member
Send a private message to Silverado351
Location: Santa Rosa Ca
Posts: 3
Thank you received: 0

Looking to replace the head gasket on my pony motor but cant find any details on the torque specs on the head bolts or if there is a sequence to tighten them in. Any info would be great thanks!

Please log in or create an account to join the conversation.
Thu, Jan 15, 2026 2:44 AM
bluox
Online
Send a private message to bluox
Posts: 403
Thank you received: 11

If it is a 7/16 nut 57 ft,lbs.

work from middle out.

Bob

Please log in or create an account to join the conversation.
Thu, Jan 15, 2026 3:54 AM
edb
Offline
Member
Send a private message to edb
Posts: 4,078
Thank you received: 19

Hi,

here are torque specs for pony engines from Cat.

Cheers,

Eddie B.

Please log in or create an account to join the conversation.
Thu, Jan 15, 2026 4:09 AM
Showing 1 to 2 of 2 results
YouTube Video Placeholder

Follow Us on Social Media

Our channel highlights machines from the earliest Holt and Best track-type tractors, equipment from the start of Caterpillar in 1925, up to units built in the mid-1960s.

Upcoming Events

MSTEC STEAMFEST

Chapter Nineteen

| 1200 Ferntree Gully Rd, Scoresby Victoria

Korumburra Working Horse & Tractor Rally

Chapter Nineteen

| 5875 South Gippsland Hwy, Nyora, Victoria

Fern private museum & tractor collection open days

Chapter Nineteen

| 80 Chapman Rd, Silvan, Victoria

Booleroo Steam and Traction Rally

Chapter Thirty

| Booleroo Centre, 54 Arthur St, Booleroo Centre SA 5482, Australia
View Calendar
ACMOC

Antique Caterpillar
Machinery Owners Club

1115 Madison St NE # 1117
Salem, OR 97301

[email protected]

Terms & Privacy
Website developed by AdCo

Testimonials

"I became a member recently because the wealth of knowledge here is priceless." 
-Chris R

Join Today!