Les' book says 20 ft. Pounds. Is that correct. Seems a little heavy for such small bolts.
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Les' book says 20 ft. Pounds. Is that correct. Seems a little heavy for such small bolts. -
I use a box wrench and common sense, so if the gasket is cork, the torque is less than a paper gasket. I've never measured my torque because common sense works better. -
I agree Tom but as I'm new to the Model A better safe than sorry. Now if it was a 57' Chevy I'd have no question.Comment
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If I was going to put a torque spec on them it would be about 15lbs. But I "choke up" on a 3/8" ratchet and let my wrist set the tightness or I use a speed handle to tighten them.Comment
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It should be treated the same as a pan gasket.
i think were talking inch pounds here and not FT.
That’s another one for the error list3~ Tudor's & 1~ Coupe
Henry Ford said,
"It's all nuts and bolts"
"Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible."
Mitch's Auto Service ctrComment
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It's page 134, table 1-5 "Valve chamber cover bolts"Comment
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Thanks Mickey
I made a copy of your post on the errors thread, for when i finalize it3~ Tudor's & 1~ Coupe
Henry Ford said,
"It's all nuts and bolts"
"Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible."
Mitch's Auto Service ctrComment
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Use a short handle box wrench, and just tighten the bolt. Ford did not use torque specs. There was a different wrench for each application, and the handle was sized to match how tight the fastener should be. That is why the rod nuts are 21/32". Special wrench for each job. Common sense is the key factor here.Comment
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Clean bolts, finger tight plus 1/4 turn. A slippery floor may cause over tightening.Comment
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