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Vic Piano

05-14-2010 09:22 AM

Torque Specs Question

Can anyone tell me the correct/recommended torque for bolting the flywheel to the crank on a '53 8RT? Thanks.

TT	05-14-2010 09:36 AM

Re: Torque Specs Question

75 - 85 fl-lbs is listed on the Vanpelt website.

http://www.vanpeltsales.com/FH_web/f...ecs49-53V8.htm

Vic Piano

05-14-2010 09:37 AM

Re: Torque Specs Question

Thanks, I appreciate the info.

37 Coupe

05-14-2010 09:45 AM

Re: Torque Specs Question

In the Ford engine repair manual for 1937 1947 Ford V8 engines it is listed as 65-70 ft lbs,I would imagine that didn't change for later engines or flywheels.

19Fordy

05-14-2010 09:53 AM

Re: Torque Specs Question

Quote:

Originally Posted by TT (Post 7333)

75 - 85 fl-lbs is listed on the Vanpelt website.

http://www.vanpeltsales.com/FH_web/f...ecs49-53V8.htm

49-51 Merc manual also says 75-85 ft.-lbs. Go with 80.

TT	05-14-2010 09:56 AM

Re: Torque Specs Question

Quote:

Originally Posted by 37 Coupe (Post 7341)

In the Ford engine repair manual for 1937 1947 Ford V8 engines it is listed as 65-70 ft lbs,I would imagine that didn't change for later engines or flywheels.

My 49 - 51 shop manual lists 75 - 85 ft-lbs. It did change for the later engines.

37 Coupe

05-14-2010 10:06 AM

Re: Torque Specs Question

The flywheels got lighter but the torque required got heavier? Engineering.:confused:

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