The Ford Barn

Jalopy Tin · 12-31-2010, 10:46 AM

Where can i find a good torque chart/info about the most torque on a model T? Is there any summary somewhere?
Happy New Year all of You !!
/Tom

Jalopy Tin · 12-31-2010, 11:10 AM

Ok, ford did not use torque wrench back then, but different length of wrenches and turned them until the hair on the arm stood up...?

I found a good chart for torque in common.
http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages...hart-28380.doc

/Tom

tmodelman · 12-31-2010, 02:27 PM

Sage advise. For old bolts and nuts on the Model T, don't use any wrench longer than factory tools. I always stay with 3/8" socket set, the handle is about 8" long, can't get into too much trouble unless you are Gov. Arnold.

As for torque on head bolts....be careful on early blocks, later blocks can take up to 50 ft/lbs. Torque to that after hot too, to seat the head bolts. You'll find they back off to about 45 after running a bit when new gasket is used.

Jalopy Tin · 12-31-2010, 07:06 PM

I have now understand that i have to be careful, not to use too much torque. Thanks tmodelman.
I'm not a purist, so i will use model A headbolts and nuts. I believe i have a -25 engine..
My title says -23, but engine number says -10 (203xxx)
High head, 4 dip pan, no ford text on block, all three bands are the same width, one piece valve cover, large hogs head cover etc.
What does this mean? June 1925?
/Tom

John Otis · 12-31-2010, 07:31 PM

When you have taken apart and put together as many T engines as I have you develop a feel for tight that never goes away. Those of us who have been there know when tight is tight and just where the "too tight" line is. I wouldn't venture a guess what the torque wrench would say but rest assured things may be made properly tight with no measuring besides the feel of the situation.

CharlieB · 12-31-2010, 08:30 PM

Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)

Modeltman is right about wrench sizes and John has it correct about the "tight feel". I guess it explains the reason for all those cotter pinned bolts all over the car and engine. The only torque spec I've ever seen is for the head bolts.

Willie in Houston · 01-01-2011, 11:38 AM

Tom, I think Langs and other parts venders have torque specifications in their catalogs. You might try looking up one of the venders on line, they have most of their catalogs shown in their Websites and may also show torque specifications.?????

12-31-2010, 10:46 AM	#1
Jalopy Tin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sweden Posts: 106	I have to turn my nuts.. Where can i find a good torque chart/info about the most torque on a model T? Is there any summary somewhere? Happy New Year all of You !! /Tom

12-31-2010, 11:10 AM	#2
Jalopy Tin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sweden Posts: 106	Re: I have to turn my nuts.. Ok, ford did not use torque wrench back then, but different length of wrenches and turned them until the hair on the arm stood up...? I found a good chart for torque in common. http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages...hart-28380.doc /Tom

12-31-2010, 02:27 PM	#3
tmodelman Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: north central FL Posts: 580	Re: I have to turn my nuts.. Sage advise. For old bolts and nuts on the Model T, don't use any wrench longer than factory tools. I always stay with 3/8" socket set, the handle is about 8" long, can't get into too much trouble unless you are Gov. Arnold. As for torque on head bolts....be careful on early blocks, later blocks can take up to 50 ft/lbs. Torque to that after hot too, to seat the head bolts. You'll find they back off to about 45 after running a bit when new gasket is used.

12-31-2010, 07:31 PM	#5
John Otis Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Vermont and Florida Posts: 188	Re: I have to turn my nuts.. When you have taken apart and put together as many T engines as I have you develop a feel for tight that never goes away. Those of us who have been there know when tight is tight and just where the "too tight" line is. I wouldn't venture a guess what the torque wrench would say but rest assured things may be made properly tight with no measuring besides the feel of the situation.

12-31-2010, 08:30 PM	#6
CharlieB Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Toms River N.J. Posts: 515	Re: I have to turn my nuts.. Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Modeltman is right about wrench sizes and John has it correct about the "tight feel". I guess it explains the reason for all those cotter pinned bolts all over the car and engine. The only torque spec I've ever seen is for the head bolts.

01-01-2011, 11:38 AM	#7
Willie in Houston Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 252	Re: I have to turn my nuts.. Tom, I think Langs and other parts venders have torque specifications in their catalogs. You might try looking up one of the venders on line, they have most of their catalogs shown in their Websites and may also show torque specifications.?????