Torque on mains.
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Torque on mains.
I have seen it somewhere ,but I can not find it now. Is the torque for the mains 45 foot lbs?
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Re: Torque on mains.
That's probably a little on the low side. I've used 60 ft-lbs for many years.
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Re: Torque on mains.
In this post, Herm recommends 80ftlbs. And tighten to align keyhole.
http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/70 ... 1506991281
http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/70 ... 1506991281
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Re: Torque on mains.
Same as the Model A, 80.
I know the voices aren't real but damn they have some good ideas!
1925 Cut down pickup
1920 Dodge touring
1948 Ford F2 pickup
1925 Cut down pickup
1920 Dodge touring
1948 Ford F2 pickup
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Re: Torque on mains.
Since Ford gave no torque specs I just use the
Sae. Chart that goes by bolt size and pitch
Sae. Chart that goes by bolt size and pitch