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Old Jul 31, 2008 | 07:47 PM
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tightening body mounts

What is the torque on installing body mounts for a 68 Cutlass?
Old Aug 1, 2008 | 08:17 AM
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Tight enough to hold the body but not too tight to break the cages

I would like to know the correct answer too. I will be watching this thread.
Old Aug 1, 2008 | 10:59 AM
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Gorilla tight!
Old Aug 1, 2008 | 11:30 AM
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Not sure how the 68 compares with the 66, but here is a possible reference point if the exact numbers for '68 cannot be found...
http://tocmp.com/manuals/Olds/1966/C...BodyMounts.pdf
Not sure how the bolts and mounts compare...
Quote:
"Torque body mount bolts to 35 ft. lbs. for 33 through 38 Series.
For 52 through 86 Series, torque bolts to 45 ft. lbs.
Figure 2-3 illustrates the use of shims at No. 3 and 4 body mount locations on 56, 58 and 84 Series convertibles. The shims are used to obtain correct door alignment, a maximum of two shims for each of the mount locations.
For installation of body mounts, refer to Figs. 2- 3 and 2- 4."

This translates to about 1/2 - 3/4 "Gorilla Tight" for those using that scale.
Old Aug 1, 2008 | 01:55 PM
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Old Aug 1, 2008 | 04:27 PM
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In the 72's manual, it quotes:

"Tighten body mounts to 40 ft/lbs for all series."

This is right in between the values given for '66 - how coincidental...
One size fits all - easy to remember when I do this fun task next year or so!
Old Aug 1, 2008 | 07:37 PM
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In 68 manual, 40 ft lb all series.
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