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the bolts on back main bearing are 7/16 is the torque 70 pounds
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That sounds like a lot. 1/2 - 13 head bolts are only torqued to 55 or so.
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1/2" head blots are torqued to 70 pounds on 216 engines abd 105 on 235 engines.
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What would be the correct torque
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Torque values were not given in 1934 as no one even had a torque wrench.
Looking at later years for a 7/16" bolt I would use 70 foot pounds.
Note that in the later years where torque is given it states "with oiled threads".
Last edited by Chev Nut; 05/05/22 03:12 PM.
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