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Old Jul 14, 2017 | 03:28 AM
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1970 454 with original Auto Transmission

What torque setitng should I use for;

1) Bolting transmission to engiine (35ft lbs?)

2) Torque convertor to flywheel bolts - 3 bolts (35 ft lbs?)

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1970 454 with original Auto Transmission

What torque setitng should I use for;

1) Bolting transmission to engiine (35ft lbs?)

2) Torque convertor to flywheel bolts - 3 bolts (35 ft lbs?)

Kind regards
Paul
Here is what I have in my notes:

- Flexplate to engine (Automatic) 60 ft-lbs. (use blue loctite)

- Flexplate to Torque Converter 30 ft-lbs. (use blue loctite)

- Transmission to engine block 25 ft-lbs.

Richard
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