need a torque setting
Melting Slicks
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From: DFW
I could not find it in my 66 shop manual either... Although I may have missed it. Other references I had show the torque from 65 to 85 ft lbs depending on the reference. All the references showed 85 for a big block.
Harry
Le Mans Master
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From: columbus oh
look up the torque specs for the bolt size and go from there
i would think if 3/8, 35-40 lbs and 7/16, 40-45.......there is really no danger of less torque here b/c of the keyway.....jmo....
Instructor
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From: Suburban Phila. PA
tighten the crank bolt until the motor turns /rotates. use lok-tite. red i think..
i'm not sure what the torque would be ..but you can check it out after tightening..i've done mine this way and never had any losening problem.
however,it doesnt hurt to recheck it every once in a while though...
7/16" crank bolt on SBC, and usually 1/2" on BBC..
hope this helps.
john
i'm not sure what the torque would be ..but you can check it out after tightening..i've done mine this way and never had any losening problem.
however,it doesnt hurt to recheck it every once in a while though...
7/16" crank bolt on SBC, and usually 1/2" on BBC..
hope this helps.
john
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