Torque specs for 1970 ps box?

Posted By: migsBIG

Torque specs for 1970 ps box? - 04/27/11 02:33 AM

Swapping out a leaky power steering box for a Firm Feel stage II unit. This one is the later 73'+ large spline with a new 1973 barracuda pitman arm. My question is what is any torque specks for installing the box, or can I just get away with just getting it tight and firm on there?

The car is a 1971 challenger with stock suspension, 15x8 wheels and disc brakes.

Posted By: Kern Dog

Re: Torque specs for 1970 ps box? - 04/28/11 08:26 AM

Tighten it until it strips, then back off a 1/4 turn.

Posted By: migsBIG

Re: Torque specs for 1970 ps box? - 04/30/11 11:05 PM

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Tighten it until it strips, then back off a 1/4 turn.

dang, didn't work. Are you sure it's supposed to go in that far in?

Posted By: Kern Dog

Re: Torque specs for 1970 ps box? - 05/01/11 01:46 AM

I used to get that question a lot when I was still single.

Posted By: ebodyseast

Re: Torque specs for 1970 ps box? - 05/01/11 03:41 PM

1970 Plymouth service manual states gearbox to frame bolts are 80 foot/pounds.