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flatjack9 · 11-12-2015, 06:12 PM

What is the torque spec for a Merc Borg and Beck clutch cover? All I can find are for the Ford. Thanks. Jack

V8 Bob · 11-12-2015, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by flatjack9

What is the torque spec for a Merc Borg and Beck clutch cover? All I can find are for the Ford. Thanks. Jack

From the '49-'51 Mercury/Lincoln shop manual, 22-26 lb.ft.

Drbrown · 11-12-2015, 06:51 PM

I suspect torque spec for Ford and Merc are similar if not same. Although Ford stuck with "Long" thru '56, Lincoln used both and Merc switched from Long to Borg & Beck in '49. My Chilton Manual covers just about every aspect of that clutch but does not have the torque specs. If its any help they were also used in Chrysler, De Soto, Dodge, Frazer, Hudson, Kaiser, Lincoln, Nash, Oldsmobile, Plymouth, Pontiac, Studebaker and Willys. As a last resort you may be able to find info about one of the latter makes.

flatjack9 · 11-12-2015, 10:12 PM

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Thanks, Bob. Not much different than the Ford even though they are 3/8" bolts instead of Ford's 5/16".

11-12-2015, 06:12 PM	#1
flatjack9 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oshkosh, Wi Posts: 4,527	Borg and Beck What is the torque spec for a Merc Borg and Beck clutch cover? All I can find are for the Ford. Thanks. Jack

11-12-2015, 06:51 PM	#3
Drbrown Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Glens Falls NY Posts: 1,267	Re: Borg and Beck I suspect torque spec for Ford and Merc are similar if not same. Although Ford stuck with "Long" thru '56, Lincoln used both and Merc switched from Long to Borg & Beck in '49. My Chilton Manual covers just about every aspect of that clutch but does not have the torque specs. If its any help they were also used in Chrysler, De Soto, Dodge, Frazer, Hudson, Kaiser, Lincoln, Nash, Oldsmobile, Plymouth, Pontiac, Studebaker and Willys. As a last resort you may be able to find info about one of the latter makes.

11-12-2015, 10:12 PM	#4
flatjack9 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oshkosh, Wi Posts: 4,527	Re: Borg and Beck Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thanks, Bob. Not much different than the Ford even though they are 3/8" bolts instead of Ford's 5/16".