RE: Pinion Nut Torques

["Chris Lillja" <Chris_Lillja@pupress.princeton.edu>]

I think it's important to note that at least one of the specifications in
the manual for the pinion pre-load is a spec for how much torque it takes to
TURN the pinion (with the diff sitting on a workbench) not how tight the nut
should be. (I think.)

Perhaps that the source of the confusion?

7.5-10 ft lbs to turn the pinion "freely" with the nut torqued to 90-100
FT./lbs? That sounds right.

Just a thought.

Chris Lillja
'66 TR4A
'74 Norton Commando 850
'71 Spit MKIV
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