[Shotimes] torque specs

David Schultz freak_sho@hotmail.com
Sat, 26 Jul 2003 17:31:43 -0500


Thanks Kurt.  This really helps alot.

Dave


>From: "Kurt Metros" <kurt@elkhart.net>
>To: "'David Schultz'" <freak_sho@hotmail.com>, <shotimes@autox.team.net>
>Subject: RE: [Shotimes] torque specs
>Date: Sat, 26 Jul 2003 16:24:29 -0500
>
>Oooops.   Hit send accidentally.  Here it is in its entirety:
>
>Dave,
>
>Straight from my Ford Service CD:
>
>Rod Bearings:
>
>Install connecting rod cap nuts. Tighten nuts using two step method.
>Tighten to 30-35 N-m (22-26 lb-ft), then to 45-50 N-m (33-37 lb-ft).
>
>Didn't see any specific mention of order for tightening them.....
>
>Main Bearings:
>
>Apply a coat of Engine Assembly Lubricant D9AZ-19579-D (ESR-M99C80-A) or
>equivalent to bearing cap bolts and tighten in sequence shown. Use
>two-step method. Tighten to 46-69 N-m (34-51 lb-ft), then, tighten to
>78-88 N-m (58-65 lb-ft).
>
>Tighening sequence found at:
>
>http://www.kurtmetros.com/images/mainbearings.jpg
>
>
>Head Bolts:
>
>Install cylinder head bolts and tighten in two steps, in the following
>sequence:
>
>l	49-69 N-m (36-51 lb-ft).
>
>l	83-93 N-m (62-69 lb-ft).
>
>Tighenting sequence found at:
>
>http://www.kurtmetros.com/images/headbolts.jpg
>
>
>Kurt
>
>
> >Hi all.
> >
> >Could someone help me out with some torque specs.  I need
> >specs for the Main
> >bearing caps and rod bearing caps.  This is on a 3.2l.  Also
> >if there is a
> >specific order that is needed would be helpful as well.  Could
> >use the head
> >bolt info as well.
> >
> >Or point me to a site that might have this info.
> >
> >Thanks
> >
> >Dave
> >
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