On head stud installation does the beveled relief on the washer go against the nut or the head?
I asked ARP before and can't remember what they recommended.
Also do you just install the studs hand tight?
The beveled relief is there for using the washer on a bolt, where the bevel would go against the head of the bolt. For studs, it dosen't matter. Hand tight is all that's necessary, and make sure you use thread sealant for any holes that are open to water jackets. Also, if you want the full torque value, put an old head gasket on the motor and tighten / loosen-cycle the nuts at least 5 times with the ARP lube. The surfaces of the nut and washer will "mate", and there will be less friction to overcome with torque, giving more accurae readings. It takes a little while, but there's considerably more clamping force when done right.