How much torque should an exhaust manifold bolt have?
Every vehicle has different levels of torque necessary to properly tighten its bolts. The standard is to use 20 to 30 foot-pounds of torque.
How do you keep exhaust bolts from coming loose?
After getting everything “gutintite”, Take a hammer and a flat-head screwdriver and tap the thread closest to the nut so it bends slightly toward nut. Not so much that you will never get the nut off, but enough that the nut won’t move. For a more permanent solution, a tack weld works well.
Can I use a torque wrench to loosen bolts?
A torque wrench is a tightening tool. It is a very sensitive and precise tightening tool, and should never been used to loosen 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.
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.
How big are the bolts on a Ford Mustang?
Ford Engine Bolt Torque Chart Fastener Type Torque Spec Main cap bolts 95-105 ft-lbs Connecting rod bolts 40-45 ft-lbs. Cylinder head bolts 90-100 ft-lbs. Rocker arms 17-23 ft-lbs.
What should the torque be on a torque table?
Torque specifications are shown either as an exact figure, or a specific range. Follow any special instructions or multi-step directions carefully to assure correct final torque. There may be different specifications for different size bolts, bolts in different positions, tightening bolts in several stages, or a cold engine vs. a warm engine.