a65 cylinder barrel nuts

[Ralphy2]

What's the general opinion on fitting washers under the cylinder barrel nuts on an A65, as far as I know they were not fitted when new?  cheers, Ralphy

[V500]

Good engineering to fit washers on any head, but particularly  on  alloy heads to prevent distortion around the nut seating.

[DAVE BRADY]

Hi,

Definitely washers. They help to protect paint and look more finished than just a nut.

Dave.

[Ralphy2]

Thanks for the input guys, but am I right that there were none fitted when new? barrels to crankcase nuts is what I mean.  cheers, Ralphy

[DMadigan]

In '71 the nuts were changed to a washer base type. Still. better to use a washer as turning the nut against paint will change the torque depending upon the hardness and thickness of the paint.