doing valve seals... questions

["James F. Creason" <jcre@domain.elided>]

Hi...

I'm in the process of doing the valve seals
on my 73 1210 pickup, and I have a few 
questions about finishing the job...

I can't find any specific torque numbers for
the rocker arm bolts and the valve cover bolts.
Are there such numbers, or are they just supposed 
to be 'tight'?

Also the manual makes reference to a "non-
hardening sealing compound" for the rocker
arm bolts.  I've read this passage a couple of times
and don't really understand it, being a none
too accomplished (but learning) auto 
mechanic.  Any ideas?

Also a couple more questions...

Many digests ago, someone mentioned that one of
the scout suppliers was going to manufacture
replacement body panels for travelalls and pickups...
who were/are they and are they doing so?

Could someone please post to the digest and/or
email me Richard Welty's address?  I'd like to 
contribute to his time and trouble fund for
maintaining this invaluable list...

                 thanks--

 			--jim