Need a torque spec
#1
Need a torque spec
I was wondering what the torque spec is for the balancer to crankshaft bolt on a 403. I have been doing a little research and I have found numbers anywhere from 60-310 ft lbs.
#5
The CSM says "160 min." That leaves plenty of room to go up.
Well into the 200s is good, and if Smitty says you can take it to 310, then do that, but watch out for the other things that will fail at that point - whatever you've got holding the flywheel still, or causing the engine stand to fall over. I find I need a second guy on the other end of the engine, holding a pipe on the lever that rotates the engine stand fitting.
I suspect that "all you've got" on an 18" breaker bar will just get you to the minimum unless you are a gorilla.
Some people do LocTite them, but if you've got enough torque on it, it's really not necessary.
- Eric
Well into the 200s is good, and if Smitty says you can take it to 310, then do that, but watch out for the other things that will fail at that point - whatever you've got holding the flywheel still, or causing the engine stand to fall over. I find I need a second guy on the other end of the engine, holding a pipe on the lever that rotates the engine stand fitting.
I suspect that "all you've got" on an 18" breaker bar will just get you to the minimum unless you are a gorilla.
Some people do LocTite them, but if you've got enough torque on it, it's really not necessary.
- Eric
#6
I mention this only because the last time I needed to torque that bolt the engine was in the car and it was really simple for me to stand on the breaker bar.
#7
Fair enough, but if it's on a stand, you can't stand on it, and, in fact, can't use all your strength in one direction because you have to be careful not to turn the stand over, or to turn it around in a circle on the floor.
I recommend a really solid pull on a 24 - 30" bar, rather than a hellacious pull on an 18" bar.
- Eric
I recommend a really solid pull on a 24 - 30" bar, rather than a hellacious pull on an 18" bar.
- Eric
#9
Those who follow that guideline live to regret it.
- Eric
#10
And why should thoses cranks not be used? The torque of the bolt has to do with the bolt size and its ability to stay tight. Just because the crank had a half inch bolt does not mean you should not use it. It just means it has to be torqued according to its size and that happens to be 130 ft/lbs. for the 1/2 bolt.
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