Posted By: juicedcuda
Torque on flexplate to crank bolts? - 07/15/09 01:34 PM
What is recommended torque on fleplate to crank bolts? 8 bolt flexplate and should I use loctite?
Torque on flexplate to crank bolts?
Posted By: S/ST 3040
Re: Torque on fleplate to crank bolts? - 07/15/09 01:36 PM
55 ft/lbs.
I use red Loc-tite.
I use red Loc-tite.
Posted By: juicedcuda
Re: Torque on fleplate to crank bolts? - 07/15/09 02:44 PM
The thread on these bolts is 7/16-20 correct?
Posted By: S/ST 3040
Re: Torque on fleplate to crank bolts? - 07/15/09 03:01 PM
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The thread on these bolts is 7/16-20 correct?
Yes. I know you can probably crank them up to 75 ft/lbs. but, IIRC
the Service Manual says 55 so, that's what I've always used. I
never had one break or come loose.
Posted By: buildanother
Re: Torque on fleplate to crank bolts? - 07/15/09 03:07 PM
You sure they're not 1/2 inch bolts on an 8 bolt flange? 
Posted By: S/ST 3040
Re: Torque on fleplate to crank bolts? - 07/15/09 03:24 PM
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You sure they're not 1/2 inch bolts on an 8 bolt flange?
Actually, I'm not sure. All of my bolt packages are for 6-bolt stuff.
I appologize if I've misinformed anybody.
1/2-20, I'd go 75 ft/lbs.