Intake Manifold Torque Specs
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Burning Brakes
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Intake Manifold Torque Specs
Could someone tell me the correct torque for a 1970 LT-1---350/370 intake manifold bolt? The shop manual lumps all 350's together and does not separate the aluminum intake from the cast---thanks---I have the day off and am diddling on the Vette in the garage---oh what fun it is 
SEMPER FI--1970 Dave
SEMPER FI--1970 Dave
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I have never torqued any intakes in my life. Most of the time it is to difficult to get a torque wrench in there. I have always made them just tight. Never had one leak. I do follow the tightening sequence though.
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From: Little Rock AR
Originally Posted by Gordonm
I have never torqued any intakes in my life. Most of the time it is to difficult to get a torque wrench in there. I have always made them just tight. Never had one leak. I do follow the tightening sequence though.
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From: Wildwood IL
Originally Posted by Gordonm
. Most of the time it is to difficult to get a torque wrench in there. I have always made them just tight. Never had one leak. I do follow the tightening sequence though.
Eddie
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Originally Posted by Gordonm
I have never torqued any intakes in my life. Most of the time it is to difficult to get a torque wrench in there. I have always made them just tight. Never had one leak. I do follow the tightening sequence though.
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