----- Original Message -----
From: "Tim Hutchisen" <hakhutch@adelphia.net>
To: "JustBrits_com" <justbrits@comcast.net>
Sent: Wednesday, June 29, 2005 8:19 PM
Subject: Re: Torque settings for oil pan on TR-6?
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "JustBrits_com" <justbrits@comcast.net>
> To: "Triumph List" <triumphs@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, June 29, 2005 6:11 PM
> Subject: Re: Torque settings for oil pan on TR-6?
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>
>> er Tim??
>>
>> << Oil pan bolts= 15 lb/ft>>
>>
>> I don't have Manual in front of me BUT most are in the 6-8 lb/fy range??
>>
>> Seems like an awful ot for 1/4" bolt.
>>
>> Ed
>
> Ed-
> While it does seem like alot of torque for an oil pan bolt, according
> to Bentley which gets it's info from reprinting the Standard-Triumph
> manual......I have torqued to these specs many times without risk of
> breaking these.
>
> Bentley manual, page 06.1 or 52 in Torque wrench settings under
> engine.........
>
> Sump attachment 15 to 20 lb/ft
>
> Sump drain plug 20 to 25 lb/ft (too high in my opinion)
>
> Rear engine plate and gearbox to block 16 to 22 lb/ft
>
>
> Tim Hutchisen
> 71 TR6
> 70 GT6+
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