Do you use Loctite on pressure plate bolts?
Re: Loctite on pressure plate bolts? ( Yes, use Loc-tite and proper torque spec. on said bolts to prevent what you described.
Do pressure plate bolts need to be Grade 8?
These bolts should be SAE grade 8 or metric grade 12.9 And they should look like this. Notice the shoulder. They also have no plating and have their own hardened lockwashers.
Should I put threadlocker on flywheel bolts?
I would definitely recommend using locktite. You don’t HAVE to. Make sure your bolts are in good shape and torque them to spec… Most stories probably involved people not paying attention and either not using a torque wrench or not tightening all of the bolts completely in the first place.
Do you have to torque pressure plate bolts?
A small amount of threadlocking compound is recommended on all clutch fasteners. DO NOT use a washer with this pressure plate bolt. Tighten all bolts evenly, ¼ turn at a time in a crisscross pattern until pressure plate is completely drawn-up to the flywheel. Final torque to: 25 – 28 ft/lbs.
What is the torque for flywheel bolts?
Small Block Chevy Torque Specs
| Fastener Type | Torque Spec |
|---|---|
| Harmonic Damper Bolt | 60 ft.-lbs. |
| Flywheel/Flexplate Bolts | 65 ft.-lbs. |
| Pressure Plate Bolts | 35 ft.-lbs. |
| Bellhousing Bolts | 25 ft.-lbs. |
How much torque does a pressure plate have?
I think it would be the same as the 350 engine which is 60 ft lbs for the flywheel (75 ft lbs if using arp bolts) and 35 ft lbs for the pressure plate. I used red loctite with the flywheel bolts and blue loctite on the pressure plate bolts.
What are the torque specs for stock bolts?
These specs are for stock-type bolts with light engine oil applied to the threads and the underside of the bolt head. Moly and other lubes offer reduced friction and increased bolt tension, which will affect the torque figure. If you use after-market performance bolts like ARP’s, you should follow the recommended torque specifications.
What are torque specs for flywheel and pressure plate bolts?
Discussion in ‘ Transmission & Driveline Topics ‘ started by busterswt, May 21, 2006 . I’m installing the flywheel to the engine and pressure plate to the flywheel either tonight or tomorrow. Does anyone know the torque specs for both set of bolts?
What are the torque specs for a Ford engine?
Ford Engine Bolt Torque Chart Fastener Type Torque Spec Harmonic damper bolt 70-90 ft-lbs. Flywheel / flex-plate bolts 75-85 ft-lbs. Pressure plate bolts 35 ft-lbs. Front cover bolts 12-15 ft-lbs.