Torque converter bolts: How much do you tighten?
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Torque converter bolts: How much do you tighten?
Hi, I just added a 3000 stall to my 62-67 327 engine. I was wondering how much I torque down the torque converter to flywheel bolts, or any tips on putting them on. thank you!!
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84 Z28 HO
62-67 327 block
new 350 crank
.040 overbore
461 double hump heads
2.02/1.60 valves
edelbrock perf RPM intake
edelbrock 600 cfm carb
th-350 tranny
B&M stage 2 Transpak
aluminum roller rockers
489 lift cam
7 quart oil pan
Keith Black pistons
screw in studs/guideplate
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84 Z28 HO
62-67 327 block
new 350 crank
.040 overbore
461 double hump heads
2.02/1.60 valves
edelbrock perf RPM intake
edelbrock 600 cfm carb
th-350 tranny
B&M stage 2 Transpak
aluminum roller rockers
489 lift cam
7 quart oil pan
Keith Black pistons
screw in studs/guideplate
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From: Loveland, OH, US
Car: 4
Engine: 6
Transmission: 5
They're about 3/8" or 10mm IIRC... that would be in the 35 ft-lb range
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Car: 1986 Firebird
Engine: 2.8 V6
Transmission: 700R4
I used blue Loctite on my torque convertor bolts...
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Bolts on all the fbodies I've worked on are exactly 15 MM. 35 is what I torque em to also.
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92 Z28 5.7
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92 Z28 5.7
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Trick Flow 23° heads, Comp Cams XR270HR-10 cam, Accel intake base + ported TPI,
TES headers, Flowmaster catback, MSD ignition, #24 SVO injectors, 1LE aluminum driveshaft.
Click here to see pics of my car.
Check out our car club Truspeed
Check out the Bin Archive for all your .bin needs
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