66 side pipe install
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From: Seaford DE
66 side pipe install
i put on my new side pipes today. what a sound...
anyway, the back bolt that holds on the pipe. the AIM book looked to say that it should be torqued to 20 ft/#. i turned the wrench until the rubber isolators were bent in pretty good but did not hit the 20ft/#. have i got the wrong torque setting or should i just keep going until i hit 20ft/#?
thanks
TL
anyway, the back bolt that holds on the pipe. the AIM book looked to say that it should be torqued to 20 ft/#. i turned the wrench until the rubber isolators were bent in pretty good but did not hit the 20ft/#. have i got the wrong torque setting or should i just keep going until i hit 20ft/#?
thanks
TL
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From: going faster miles an hour...with the radio on in browns mills new jersey
Do you have the retainer?
AIM - N14/A2 part #10.
The washer (#8) should bottom out on the retainer and let you get your torque without deforming the cushions too much.
AIM - N14/A2 part #10.
The washer (#8) should bottom out on the retainer and let you get your torque without deforming the cushions too much.
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From: LIFE IS GOOD Along the Strand New Jersey
You could also leave the retainer off, just use the rubber washer and use a lock washer. This will isolate the exhaust pipe from hard mounting to the frame, which in turn will reduce the resonance inside a little. My experience anyway.
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thanks for the info. i backed the nuts off and put on lock nuts. i did not run them up too tight and also pulled out the retainer. it certainly helped with the vibration in the car. much better.
