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Old Sep 23, 2010 | 04:34 PM
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Are there torque specs for the steering tie rod ends and the steering box frame mount bolts? I looked in the assemmbly manual and those were two I could not find. If they are in there what page # ?
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Tie rod end nut...35 lb. ft. Steering box to frame 30 lb. ft. Dennis
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OK Dennis enlighten me,where did you find those numbers ? Shemp
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Are there torque specs for the steering tie rod ends and the steering box frame mount bolts? I looked in the assemmbly manual and those were two I could not find. If they are in there what page # ?
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Try this table it's a fairly good guide when you have no other data
Grade 2 rubbish bolts, Grade 5 Med Tensile & Grade8 HTen.
The lower number suffix on each bolt size is UNC, Higher number UNF


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Are there torque specs for the steering tie rod ends and the steering box frame mount bolts? I looked in the assemmbly manual and those were two I could not find. If they are in there what page # ?
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I put a torque chart that you can save and print linked from the help section that is near the bottom of my web page at http://home.mchsi.com/~magicv8
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Thanks Magic, I'll print that out Shemp
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Shemp, all the specs are in the '67 Chassis Service Manual. Dennis
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Shemp, all the specs are in the '67 Chassis Service Manual. Dennis
Which I don't have. I just have the assembly manual. Shemp
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Which I don't have. I just have the assembly manual. Shemp
Which I THINK (without checking) that it's also in. As well as there, I've got torques scattered about in various repair manuals that I own. Still, it's really nice to be able to print out a copy such as MagicV8's and take to the shop, get your greasy hands all over it, an print another when you need.

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Shemp, all the specs are in the '67 Chassis Service Manual. Dennis
All the figures in the chart on my site are from the Chassis Service, Chassis Repair, and Assembly manuals.

I got tired of searching manuals with greasy fingers too.
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