[Shotimes] Intake Torques

[Donald Mallinson]

Bob,

Torque values are mostly for putting together the motor the 
FIRST time, sometimes with oiled threads.

Unless it is really critical, like rod bolts, main bearing 
bolts, head bolts, some suspension or brake bolts, I don't 
worry about torque.

With the intake, there is no critical tension required, just 
a good seal.  Plus you are going into aluminum, and it is 
easy to strip those threads.  I would use a 3/8" ratchet and 
give them a good tug beyond where they quit moving with 
reasonable force.  Use common sense.  No need for lots of 
torque.

This is especially important on those tiny threads on the 
valve cover bolts.  they bottom out, so when they stop 
turning, give them a tiny tug and leave them alone!  I know 
this from experience.  Heck I even bought a nice small 
torque wrench, but now know that it isn't of much value for 
most things on a car.

Don Mallinson

bob6867@alltel.net wrote:
> Well, I'm ready to put my intake back together. Does anyone know how many ft lbs to torque the bolts where the tubes connect to the plentium and also where they connect to the block. Any help would be appreciated.
> 
> Bob Meador
> Leitchfield, KY
> 93 ATX green
> some mods
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