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Old Aug 4, 2022 | 11:46 AM
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If you are worried about it falling out, put some blue loc-tite on it before tightening it.
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Look in the AIM (Assembly Manual), I don’t have mine handy, but I believe it’s listed there.
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1963 Shop Manual calls for 25 lb/ft for the coupling pinch bolts. I would also use some blue Loctite.

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1963 Shop Manual calls for 25 lb/ft for the coupling pinch bolts. I would also use some blue Loctite.

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Thank you very kindly, sir!
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Center the bolt while tightening or you will roll the threads for sure.
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Originally Posted by GTR1999
Center the bolt while tightening or you will roll the threads for sure.
I don't know what that means.
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I think what Gary was cautioning you about is to ensure that the bolt is centered within the hole in the coupling, beneath the nut, before tightening. If it is not, as the coupling is being pinched closed, any interference between the coupling and the threads on the bolt will create a sort of broaching action while the coupling moves, thereby damaging ("rolling") the threads on the bolt.

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Originally Posted by Kerouac
Torque on Upper Rag Joint Pinch Bolt?

1966 chassis service manual calls for 30 ft-lb on the upper and lower coupling bolts,
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Originally Posted by SJW
I think what Gary was cautioning you about is to ensure that the bolt is centered within the hole in the coupling, beneath the nut, before tightening. If it is not, as the coupling is being pinched closed, any interference between the coupling and the threads on the bolt will create a sort of broaching action while the coupling moves, thereby damaging ("rolling") the threads on the bolt.

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Thanks for the explanation. It went in smoothly and torqued up correctly. Appreciate you.
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Originally Posted by TokyoMark
1966 chassis service manual calls for 30 ft-lb on the upper and lower coupling bolts,
Got it! Thanks for responding.
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