Crank case flange bolt torque settings

rude70

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I am rebuilding my 1977 7HP. The torque settings for the crank case flange bolts is around 70 in/lb or 6 ft/lb. My torque wrench is 10 to 105ft/lb.
Is it ok to over torque these to 10 ft/lb?

Thanks
 

Woodstock60

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Re: Crank case flange bolt torque settings

I wouldn't. Those bolts strip out like there in warm butter.
 
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