torque values for brass fittings?

[Mike_B]

I pulled some brass plugs off my thermostat housing and intake manifold when cleaning/painting and was wondering what the ft/lbs range is for reinstalling them. Are there any specific values or a good general rule of thumb to use here?

 

[KaGee]

Re: torque values for brass fittings?

Aren't those NPT threads?

If so, I put thread sealant on them and run them down hand tight.

 

[Coors]

Re: torque values for brass fittings?

like kagee said; put your hand on the head of the ratchet, and tighten, not on the handle.

 

[Bondo]

Re: torque values for brass fittings?

Ayuh,........ About 15/ 20 ft.lbs........ Good'n Snug........

 

[Mike_B]

Re: torque values for brass fittings?

Whew they sure weren't hand-tightened when i pulled them off that's for sure! I had to stomp on my ratchet handle to get them loose (sealed, painted over, probably overtightened, etc etc).

It's ok to use Teflon? tape when reinstalling these fittings isn't it? I've got a roll on hand.

 

[Bondo]

Re: torque values for brass fittings?

Ayuh.......... Tape is Fine..........

 

[Mike_B]

Re: torque values for brass fittings?

Great! Thanks for the help gentlemen.