Why use a torque angle gauge?
Measuring a torque angle is an accurate final check for the tension applied to a bolt when tightened. This one tool eliminates the need for using an angle gauge or protractor together with the torque wrench, and it’s ultimately more accurate and faster.
How to determine the torque of a connecting rod?
STEP 1: Your Crower connecting rods came with a connecting rod specification tag. Check the tag to find the rod bolt part number used to fasten your connecting rods. Rod bolt length listed here is the measurement from under the head to the end. STEP 2: Use the chart below to determine the recommended lubricant, rod bolt stretch and torque amounts.
Do you have to torque your rod bolts?
Torqueing your rod bolts without pre-determining the required torque to achieve the correct rod bolt stretch is not recommended. However if this is the only tightening method available to you, DO NOT EXCEED THE TORQUE AMOUNT INDICATED FOR YOUR BOLTS. NOTE: Your Crowerods are totally rebuildable.
What are the torque specs for a Ford Taurus?
Ford torque specifications TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS FORD/MERCURY/LINCOLN APPLICATION FT-LBS / ( N-m) AXLE SPINDLE NUT PROBE 174-235 (235-319) ALL OTHERS 180-200 (244-271 BRAKE CALIPER BOLT (PROBE) 58-72 (79-98) CONTROL ARM-TO-KNUCKLE NUT SABLE & TAURUS 40-55 (54-75) ALL OTHERS 37-44 (50-60) CROSSMEMBER-TO-FRAME BOLT
Is the connecting rod bearing torque to yield?
Haynes states that the connecting rod bolts are torque to yield for the main bearing bolts; however, it is not clear if the connecting rod bolts are torque to yield also. Does anyone know if the connecting rod bolts are reusable or do they have to be replaced?
Torqueing your rod bolts without pre-determining the required torque to achieve the correct rod bolt stretch is not recommended. However if this is the only tightening method available to you, DO NOT EXCEED THE TORQUE AMOUNT INDICATED FOR YOUR BOLTS. NOTE: Your Crowerods are totally rebuildable.
How big is the connecting rod bearing on a Ford?
One of the bearings was lose, just dropped out when he undid the bolts. The bearing itself was very slightly worn. No scratches, nicks…. just looked slightly worn. The crankshaft looks remarkably okay~ he cleaned the oil ports, bought an oversized bearing (I think 0.25MM) and it seemed really big.
How are torque to yield bolts supposed to be replaced?
They are torque to yield bolts They’re supposed to be replaced. The new ones are tightened in two stages, Stage 1: Tighten to 40-45 Nm (30-33 lb-ft). Stage 2: Tighten an additional 90-120 degrees. If your changing one bearing in a connecting rod your asking for problems. NOT RECOMMENDED. You can’t do that.