Doug,
They do make what is called a torque multiplier .. this can be borrowed or obtained at a place where the repair trucks. Or purchased for about 500.00 The head bolts and other parts on truck exceed 350 some times 10 times that. But yes your method would work if this is not possible. Or we can ask MARK the moderator who sells tool to see if he can get us one and we pass it around.
Ron
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