1991 302 torque specifications

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Oct 28, 2009 | 09:15 PM

JaysRanger

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1991 302 torque specifications

i am well on the way in building my 1991 302. everything is stock just new. i have a Haynes repair manual and it shows everything in ft lbs. and i have a in lbs wrench is there a way to convert it.. like i need the main bearing caps and rod specs. in in-lbs it list

connecting rod nut--- 40 -45 ft lbs
main bearing caps ---95 - 105 ft lbs

Oct 28, 2009 | 09:40 PM

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Simple.. multiply by 12. I bet you'll find your in/lb wrench doesn't go high enough for many of these ratings.

Oct 28, 2009 | 09:43 PM

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does that seems like the right specs? for the rods and mains

Oct 28, 2009 | 09:57 PM

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Actually my Chiltons says 19-24ft/lbs on the rod bolts and 60-70ft/bs on the mains for a 5.0. The numbers you quote are for a 5.8.

Oct 28, 2009 | 10:31 PM

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now that i look back in the book i see i was lookin at the 351 thanks

Oct 28, 2009 | 10:38 PM

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thank you i feel stupid but my haynes also reads that next time ill look twice before asking

Oct 29, 2009 | 09:18 AM

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Hey don't sweat it I can see how you missed it. I took a quick look at my Haynes manual and it doesn't seem to present the specs in as much detail as the Chiltons which has a whole section(9 pages) of TQ specs in table format for each year and engine.