Torque Question
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Torque Question
What are the torque values in ft/lbs for the following:
1. Idler Arm Castle nut to Steering Relay Rod?
2. Tie rod end nuts to relay rod?
3. Starter Bolts 427/435Hp?
Cant find this info in AIM, Thank You!
1. Idler Arm Castle nut to Steering Relay Rod?
2. Tie rod end nuts to relay rod?
3. Starter Bolts 427/435Hp?
Cant find this info in AIM, Thank You!
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From the 1967 Chevrolet Service Manual:
Starter mounting bolts for V-8: "Torque the mount bolts to 25-35 ft.lbs. first; then torque brace bolt" (no value given for brace bolt).
Idler Arm: The only listing for idler arm is the mounting nuts. Torque given is 40 lb.ft. for all including Corvette.
Tie-rod clamp nut: Torque given is 130 lb.in (around 11 lb.ft.) for all models.
Tie rod end nuts: Torque given is 35 lb.ft. for all models.
Hope this is what you need. If not, I'll look some more.
Larry
Starter mounting bolts for V-8: "Torque the mount bolts to 25-35 ft.lbs. first; then torque brace bolt" (no value given for brace bolt).
Idler Arm: The only listing for idler arm is the mounting nuts. Torque given is 40 lb.ft. for all including Corvette.
Tie-rod clamp nut: Torque given is 130 lb.in (around 11 lb.ft.) for all models.
Tie rod end nuts: Torque given is 35 lb.ft. for all models.
Hope this is what you need. If not, I'll look some more.
Larry
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From the 1967 Chevrolet Service Manual:
Starter mounting bolts for V-8: "Torque the mount bolts to 25-35 ft.lbs. first; then torque brace bolt" (no value given for brace bolt).
Idler Arm: The only listing for idler arm is the mounting nuts. Torque given is 40 lb.ft. for all including Corvette.
Tie-rod clamp nut: Torque given is 130 lb.in (around 11 lb.ft.) for all models.
Tie rod end nuts: Torque given is 35 lb.ft. for all models.
Hope this is what you need. If not, I'll look some more.
Larry
Starter mounting bolts for V-8: "Torque the mount bolts to 25-35 ft.lbs. first; then torque brace bolt" (no value given for brace bolt).
Idler Arm: The only listing for idler arm is the mounting nuts. Torque given is 40 lb.ft. for all including Corvette.
Tie-rod clamp nut: Torque given is 130 lb.in (around 11 lb.ft.) for all models.
Tie rod end nuts: Torque given is 35 lb.ft. for all models.
Hope this is what you need. If not, I'll look some more.
Larry
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Either is correct, as best as I recall from my engineering school days. I think the English may more commonly use lb ft, but I'm not positive about that. Since it's a measurement of lbs force times distance, it really doesn't matter which is given first.
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Since my previous post, I went into the shop and checked one of my mid-year Corvette repair manuals. I have three I rely on pretty heavily, they all have much of the same information. But, each also has a little different information not covered in either of the other two, so I sometimes have to look around. I've had them all for 35 years or more.
One of my favorites is titled "Chevrolet Corvette V8 1957-1965 Autobook", by Kenneth Ball, and was printed by Autopress LTD., Golden Lane, Brighton BN1 2QJ England.
In addition to having a lot of good information not present in my other two manuals, it is interesting to read in and of itself. Instead of the US term "grounding", they refer to "earthing", which is also used in a lot of foreign countries. And, as I was remembering from previous readings and from working several years at overseas jobs, torque values are given in lb ft values, instead of the customary ft lb used in the US.
That said, it really makes no difference, it's a little like measuring your height from the feet up, or from the head down. Comes out to be the same value either way!!
One of my favorites is titled "Chevrolet Corvette V8 1957-1965 Autobook", by Kenneth Ball, and was printed by Autopress LTD., Golden Lane, Brighton BN1 2QJ England.
In addition to having a lot of good information not present in my other two manuals, it is interesting to read in and of itself. Instead of the US term "grounding", they refer to "earthing", which is also used in a lot of foreign countries. And, as I was remembering from previous readings and from working several years at overseas jobs, torque values are given in lb ft values, instead of the customary ft lb used in the US.
That said, it really makes no difference, it's a little like measuring your height from the feet up, or from the head down. Comes out to be the same value either way!!
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Or look for the torque specs link in the "help" list near the bottom of this web page: http://home.mchsi.com/~magicv8
