Help with flywheel reinstallation
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Help with flywheel reinstallation
I'm reinstalling my machined flywheel on my 1995 302. I have a couple questions that I need help with.
1. I've read the torque spec for the bolts is 75-85 ft lbs. My torque wrench only goes up to 75 ft lbs. Is 75 enough?
2. I've read you need to coat the bolt with thread sealer or oil will leak out. Is this correct?
3. What is the tightening sequence for the flywheel bolts?
Thank you!
1. I've read the torque spec for the bolts is 75-85 ft lbs. My torque wrench only goes up to 75 ft lbs. Is 75 enough?
2. I've read you need to coat the bolt with thread sealer or oil will leak out. Is this correct?
3. What is the tightening sequence for the flywheel bolts?
Thank you!
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75 ft/lb is fine.
Yes, use some kind of thread sealer. The crank bolt holes are through holes on a 302 and if you don't seal them it will seep oil and ruin the clutch in short order.
I cross tighten just like a wheel.
Yes, use some kind of thread sealer. The crank bolt holes are through holes on a 302 and if you don't seal them it will seep oil and ruin the clutch in short order.
I cross tighten just like a wheel.
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Will do. The clutch kit just came in the mail today from RockAuto. It's looking like rain tomorrow so I may not get to putting it together until Friday or Saturday, but I'll have everything ready to go and know what to do.
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