1971 LS5 intake bolt torgue
03-04-2018, 10:11 AM
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1971 LS5 intake bolt torgue
Is it 35 lbs on cast iron the correct torque? If replacing chrome head bolts one at a time with stock bolts should I follow the same sequence of 1 to 16 as if I were starting from scratch?
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03-04-2018, 10:35 AM
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Hi,
The 71 CSM indicates 30 lbs.ft. for intake manifold bolts for 350/454 engines.
Regards,
Alan
The 71 CSM indicates 30 lbs.ft. for intake manifold bolts for 350/454 engines.
Regards,
Alan
03-04-2018, 12:02 PM
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Yes you should go in order, one at a time. And don't forget some thread sealant. I would go through all 16 at a torque value of 1/3 the final (=10lbs) the first time around. Then come back for the 2/3 torque value, then full torque.
Center bolts are about impossible to use a torque wrench on. Just get a feel for 30 lb with a boxend wrench.
Center bolts are about impossible to use a torque wrench on. Just get a feel for 30 lb with a boxend wrench.
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06-03-2018, 07:25 PM
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