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Old 05-14-2010, 09:22 AM   #1
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Can anyone tell me the correct/recommended torque for bolting the flywheel to the crank on a '53 8RT? Thanks.
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Old 05-14-2010, 09:36 AM   #2
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75 - 85 fl-lbs is listed on the Vanpelt website.

http://www.vanpeltsales.com/FH_web/f...ecs49-53V8.htm
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Thanks, I appreciate the info.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The flywheels got lighter but the torque required got heavier? Engineering.
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