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Torque on mains.
Posted: Sat May 04, 2019 11:08 am
by Mel King
I have seen it somewhere ,but I can not find it now. Is the torque for the mains 45 foot lbs?

Re: Torque on mains.
Posted: Sat May 04, 2019 11:16 am
by Dan McEachern
That's probably a little on the low side. I've used 60 ft-lbs for many years.
Re: Torque on mains.
Posted: Sat May 04, 2019 11:28 am
by Ruxstel24
In this post, Herm recommends 80ftlbs. And tighten to align keyhole.
http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/70 ... 1506991281
Re: Torque on mains.
Posted: Sat May 04, 2019 11:33 am
by Mark Gregush
Same as the Model A, 80.
Re: Torque on mains.
Posted: Sun May 05, 2019 10:36 am
by Philip
Since Ford gave no torque specs I just use the
Sae. Chart that goes by bolt size and pitch