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Old Jan 19, 2004 | 02:47 PM
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Main cap bolt torque??

Hey guys I can't find in my haynes manual wut the torque is sopposed to be on the main cap bolts. I remember the last engine i built I used arp bolts and they said liek 65 i belive. So what is it with stock bolts?? also what are the rod bolts sopposed to be at? thanks guys
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Old Jan 19, 2004 | 03:19 PM
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i'd find my manual before i'd trust someone on here to give me the specs.
WAG mains 70 ft/lb, rods 40 ft/lbs
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Old Jan 19, 2004 | 03:41 PM
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60 on the mains and 40 on the rods.
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Old Jan 19, 2004 | 07:37 PM
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Stock, 2-bolt caps?
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Old Jan 19, 2004 | 08:13 PM
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We need way more info from you.

What ARP bolts are you using?

What type of lube are you using?

and what Vader asked?
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Old Jan 19, 2004 | 09:32 PM
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2 bolt-1 peice rear main seal. stock bolts. I had the short block built and i just wunna make sure.
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Old Jan 19, 2004 | 09:41 PM
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http://www.torquespecs.com/
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Old Jan 20, 2004 | 01:55 PM
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Are they new bolts? I'd be nervous about reusing old bolts there...
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