Bolts for rocker arms bracket how much torque.

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Offline Danishmopar

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Bolts for rocker arms bracket how much torque.
« on: March 01, 2010 - 03:06:36 PM »

HI Guys.

i have changes the hydralik lifters in my 70´ 318 Cui. Can you guys remember how much torque the bolts for the rocker arm brackets should have.

Thanks guys.
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Re: Bolts for rocker arms bracket how much torque.
« Reply #1 on: March 01, 2010 - 05:14:30 PM »
like 25 ft lbs

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Re: Bolts for rocker arms bracket how much torque.
« Reply #2 on: March 01, 2010 - 10:16:32 PM »
do not over torque the bolts , squishing the shaft can seize the rockers on the shaft

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Re: Bolts for rocker arms bracket how much torque.
« Reply #3 on: March 01, 2010 - 10:53:02 PM »
200 in-lbs on small blocks, 25 ft-lbs on big blocks.


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Re: Bolts for rocker arms bracket how much torque.
« Reply #4 on: March 03, 2010 - 01:42:36 AM »


Super, thanks  :2thumbs:
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