Hi,
I am looking for the torque specs for the head bolts on my motor. Also should I use locktite on them? Should the head gasket be lubed before installation? I assume I would tighten in a circular pattern starting in the middle, and working outwards.
Also, I found in another thread that the flywheel torque specs are 40-45 ft lbs or 480-540 inch lbs. (I think that was for a '59 motor though... I assume they would be the same).
I had a heck of a time getting the flywheel nut loose. I couldn't find a strap wrench that would fit the flywheel to hold it, and I was afraid to use the rope in the spark plug idea, because it might break the shaft. Anybody have any tips on holding the flywheel tight enough to be able to put that much torque on the nut?
Thanks for you help!
Chris
I am looking for the torque specs for the head bolts on my motor. Also should I use locktite on them? Should the head gasket be lubed before installation? I assume I would tighten in a circular pattern starting in the middle, and working outwards.
Also, I found in another thread that the flywheel torque specs are 40-45 ft lbs or 480-540 inch lbs. (I think that was for a '59 motor though... I assume they would be the same).
I had a heck of a time getting the flywheel nut loose. I couldn't find a strap wrench that would fit the flywheel to hold it, and I was afraid to use the rope in the spark plug idea, because it might break the shaft. Anybody have any tips on holding the flywheel tight enough to be able to put that much torque on the nut?
Thanks for you help!
Chris