Re: Torque specs

But, I wonder if they used less on the body bolts because of the rubber 
spacers?



"DEEPNHOCK" <DEEPNHOCK@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> Bolt Assembly Torque (N*m)
> The torque values in the table are based on the use of lubricated
> threads.
> First number is grade 5 iron
> Second Number is grade 8  iron
> Third number is aluminum
>
> Course thread
> 1/4-20 (NC)   9 15 8
> 5/16-18 (NC)   20 30 16
> 3/8-16 (NC)   40 55 25
> 7/16-14 (NC)   60 90 45
> 1/2-13 (NC)   95 130 75
> 9/16-12 (NC)   135 190 110
> 5/8-11 (NC)   180 255 150
> 3/4-10 (NC)   325 460 255
> 7/8-9 (NC)   490 745 380
> 1-8 (NC)   720 1100 570
>
> Fine Thread
> 1/4-28 (NF)   12 18 9
> 5/16-24 (NF)   23 33 19
> 3/8-24 (NF)   40 60 35
> 7/16-20 (NF)   65 95 55
> 1/2-20 (NF)   100 150 80
> 9/16-18 (NF)   150 210 115
> 5/8-18 (NF)   210 290 160
> 3/4-16 (NF)   365 515 285
> 7/8-14 (NF)   530 845 420
> 1-14 (NF)   800 120 650
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> On Feb 11, 12:56 am, "Tim Ulrich" <tulrichNOS...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
> wrote:
>> The restoration is moving forward and tomorrow is the day to drop the 
>> body
>> back onto the frame and get it bolted down.  I looked in my shop manual

>> for
>> the torque specs for the body to frame bolts and can't find any.  Does
>> anyone know what the specs are for these bolts?
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Tim
>