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Old 10-02-2021, 01:06 PM   #1
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I thought I had this written down, but I can’t find it.

Various posts on the Ford Barn suggest anywhere between 90 ft lb and 150 lb ft. I’m leaning more to 90 ft lbs.

What is the prevailing thought today? Does 90 ft lb sound right?


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Old 10-02-2021, 01:32 PM   #2
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Dry 100# you could go 90# then advance to the next cotter pin slot.
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Thanks, I did 90 lbs + what it took to line up the cotter pin.


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I thought I had this written down, but I can’t find it.

Various posts on the Ford Barn suggest anywhere between 90 ft lb and 150 lb ft. I’m leaning more to 90 ft lbs.

What is the prevailing thought today? Does 90 ft lb sound right?


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Be careful, easy to strip the threads. Les Andrews book says 125--that's too much if threads are bad. Doubt if a torque wrench was used back in the day.
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Re tightening the nuts is a maintenance thing. I do mine once a year or more.

If the hubs and/or axles are worn you can buy shims which are shim stock that wrap around the axle. Worn parts will cause the brake drums to rub the sides of the shoes. Most cars need the shims. https://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/P...el-a/axle/rear
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Thanks, I did 90 lbs + what it took to line up the cotter pin.


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There ya go ! Thats fine.
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I set my torque wrench at 90 ft. lbs. and after it clicks I look to see where the cotter pin hole is. If it is lined up I leave it. If not I tighten it more until it does. I don't think I ever exceed 120 ft. lbs. I think 150 ft. lbs. may be stressing the treads.

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I thought I had this written down, but I can’t find it.

Various posts on the Ford Barn suggest anywhere between 90 ft lb and 150 lb ft. I’m leaning more to 90 ft lbs.

What is the prevailing thought today? Does 90 ft lb sound right?


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If you have experience, then you set to 100 lbs. If not and quesy stomach… go for 90 lbs…. then after driving for several miles… retorque to 100lbs, line up cotter pin and call it good !
After driving at 90 lbs, you may be surprised at the ‘looseness’ at 90 lbs.
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