1972 Torque specs for a few things

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  1. 72skylarkconvt

    72skylarkconvt Well-Known Member

    What would be the torque specs for the Timing chain cover and the w/p bolts?
     
    72skylarkconvt, Sep 16, 2019
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  2. gstewart

    gstewart Well-Known Member

    timing chain cover = 29 lb-ft
    cannot find the w/p spec. will look furthur.
     
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  3. 72skylarkconvt

    72skylarkconvt Well-Known Member

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  4. LARRY70GS

    LARRY70GS a.k.a. "THE WIZARD" Staff Member

    I don't use a torque wrench for things like that. It isn't needed IMHO.
     
    LARRY70GS, Sep 16, 2019
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  5. 72skylarkconvt

    72skylarkconvt Well-Known Member

    You don't for the TC cover, WP, FP, all the stuff coming off to do the cover?
     
    72skylarkconvt, Sep 16, 2019
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  6. LARRY70GS

    LARRY70GS a.k.a. "THE WIZARD" Staff Member

    No, I use my common sense. I snug it up a little at a time, and make it tight, but I never crank on it. Experience helps a lot. I've seen guys strip out threads using a torque wrench on small bolts. For intakes, heads, bearing caps and such, yes, you use a torque wrench.
     
    LARRY70GS, Sep 16, 2019
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