Notices
1961 - 1966 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks Discuss the Slick Sixties Ford Truck

Torque specs please.

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Mar 28, 2007 | 06:53 PM
  #1  
Bill W's Avatar
Bill W
Thread Starter
|
Hotshot
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 11,564
Likes: 4
From: Tucson
Question Torque specs please.

HI Guys, What I need to know is the torque spec for harmonic balancer bolt on a 66 352 V8, Large bolt in front of crank, And do i need to use locktite or neverseze or somthing of the like. Thanks Bill W
 
Reply
Old Mar 28, 2007 | 07:17 PM
  #2  
acheda's Avatar
acheda
Elder User
20 Year Member
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 909
Likes: 9
From: San Luis Obispo, CA
From my '65 Ford shop manual: damper-to-crankshaft = 70-90 ft.lbs.

Some people use locktite, many do not. Probably is not critical on anything that is not raced.
 
Reply
Old Mar 28, 2007 | 07:33 PM
  #3  
daveengelson's Avatar
daveengelson
Lead Driver
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 6,305
Likes: 18
From: Boulder Creek, Ca
Club FTE Gold Member
Concur 70-90 ft. lbs. Shop manual mentions clean threads and lightly oil, no mention of locktite.

dave
 
Reply
Old Mar 28, 2007 | 08:29 PM
  #4  
Bill W's Avatar
Bill W
Thread Starter
|
Hotshot
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 11,564
Likes: 4
From: Tucson
Thanks Guys, I guess I should go to Bookmans and look for a Shop manual Thanks again Bill W Now if I only had a torque wrench. I am not really set up to do this kind of work yet. I did buy a welder though lincon wire feed 100 amp
 
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:38 AM.

story-0
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

Slideshow: Top 10 Ford truck tragedies.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-18 19:34:33


VIEW MORE
story-1
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

And it might be even better than that.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-18 19:26:42


VIEW MORE
story-2
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

Slideshow: Does lowering an F-150 Lobo RUIN the ride quality?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-18 19:20:37


VIEW MORE
story-3
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

Slideshow: Ford's bizarre fishing-themed Explorer concept has resurfaced after spending decades largely forgotten.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:07:46


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

Slideshow: The 10 best Ford truck engines we miss the most.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 13:09:47


VIEW MORE
story-5
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

Slideshow: first look at the 810 hp 2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road!

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-12 12:50:07


VIEW MORE
story-6
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!

Slideshow: Everything You Need to Know about the 2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-07 17:51:06


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!

Slideshow: 10 most surprising Ford truck options/features in 2026.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-05 11:17:22


VIEW MORE
story-8
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026

Slideshow: Here are the top 10 Fords coming to Mecum Indy 2026.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-04 13:49:49


VIEW MORE
story-9
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time

Slideshow: The 5 best and 5 worst Ford truck wheels of all time

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-29 16:49:01


VIEW MORE