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Jay in Mass · 11-09-2012, 08:46 PM

I just replaced the flywheel on my stock 40 Ford and can't find the torque specification in any of my old Manuals. Would someone please tell me what it is so I can install the clutch and finish it up tomorrow. The engine is the original 59 type.
Thanks in advance Jay

Big_Guys_baby · 11-09-2012, 09:02 PM

Check out Mac Van Pelt's website. Tons of great info, and I trust what he says over any manual. I just did a clutch on my 46 and used these specs.

http://www.vanpeltsales.com/FH_web/f...ecs32-48V8.htm

PS Make sure the 6 bolts that you use to bolt the pressure plate to the flywheel are the correct length! lol, I just had a fun time with aftermarket bolts that weren't correct.

Big_Guys_baby · 11-09-2012, 09:04 PM

Also, make sure you have a decent torque wrench. It isn't worth cheaping out on one. the harbor freight deals aren't worth the headache...

Jay in Mass · 11-09-2012, 09:33 PM

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Jeff
Thanks for the link to vanpelt sales. Mac is a great guy , and I also trust what he says. As a matter of fact I just received some assorted transmission parts from him and freshend up the transmission while I have it out.
Yes , I do have the correct bolts.
While you had the transmission out of your father's car, did you happen to check the ID. number to see if it matches your frame number? It is always nice to have the original transmission.
Jay

11-09-2012, 08:46 PM	#1
Jay in Mass Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mass. Posts: 379	Torque spec. needed I just replaced the flywheel on my stock 40 Ford and can't find the torque specification in any of my old Manuals. Would someone please tell me what it is so I can install the clutch and finish it up tomorrow. The engine is the original 59 type. Thanks in advance Jay

11-09-2012, 09:02 PM	#2
Big_Guys_baby Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: North Carolina Posts: 191	Re: Torque spec. needed Check out Mac Van Pelt's website. Tons of great info, and I trust what he says over any manual. I just did a clutch on my 46 and used these specs. http://www.vanpeltsales.com/FH_web/f...ecs32-48V8.htm PS Make sure the 6 bolts that you use to bolt the pressure plate to the flywheel are the correct length! lol, I just had a fun time with aftermarket bolts that weren't correct.

11-09-2012, 09:04 PM	#3
Big_Guys_baby Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: North Carolina Posts: 191	Re: Torque spec. needed Also, make sure you have a decent torque wrench. It isn't worth cheaping out on one. the harbor freight deals aren't worth the headache...

11-09-2012, 09:33 PM	#4
Jay in Mass Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mass. Posts: 379	Re: Torque spec. needed Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Jeff Thanks for the link to vanpelt sales. Mac is a great guy , and I also trust what he says. As a matter of fact I just received some assorted transmission parts from him and freshend up the transmission while I have it out. Yes , I do have the correct bolts. While you had the transmission out of your father's car, did you happen to check the ID. number to see if it matches your frame number? It is always nice to have the original transmission. Jay