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Feb 4, 2006 | 05:05 PM

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JimyTug

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Torque Sequence?

Is there a sequence for tightening the main bearing caps? I have found some torque specs - ~100ft/lbs, but I can't seem to find an order. Do I start in the middle and work out, outside to in, or does it matter?

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Feb 4, 2006 | 05:50 PM

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I don't believe it really matters that I have ever seen anywhere but I always start with the center or #3 and work out.

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Feb 5, 2006 | 10:46 AM

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That makes sence, that is from the center out. Thanks again

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Feb 6, 2006 | 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by JimyTug

That makes sence, that is from the center out. Thanks again

Something else you might do is only tighten the caps to about half specs, then come back and torque to full specs.

Just something I do...

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Feb 8, 2006 | 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by quehele

Something else you might do is only tighten the caps to about half specs, then come back and torque to full specs.

Just something I do...

I agree.

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Feb 8, 2006 | 12:34 PM

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I agree, myself I tighten in 3-4 steps even steps, depending what the final torque is.

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Feb 8, 2006 | 10:41 PM

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Thanks!! I really apreciate the help!

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