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slategrove 03-21-2010 03:57 PM
Valve Cover bolt torque specs?
 
I've replaced the valve cover gasket on my '67 250 c.i. I-6 and am wondering about torque specs...I found 45 inch lbs. in one of the books that I have, but my torque wrench doesn't do inch lbs...anyone help me out?

Thanks,

Brad 03-21-2010 04:40 PM
Re: Valve Cover bolt torque specs?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by slategrove (Post 3873489)
I've replaced the valve cover gasket on my '67 250 c.i. I-6 and am wondering about torque specs...I found 45 inch lbs. in one of the books that I have, but my torque wrench doesn't do inch lbs...anyone help me out?

Thanks,
Really the key is to make sure your valve cover is perfectly straight/flat and that the holes aren't caved in, then only tighten the bolts just beyond finger tight. That should be all that is needed with a properly flat cover.

slategrove 03-21-2010 06:15 PM
Re: Valve Cover bolt torque specs?
 
The cover is really flat, and the holes are not caved in...thanks a bunch Brad!!!

Fitz 03-21-2010 08:12 PM
Re: Valve Cover bolt torque specs?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by slategrove (Post 3873489)
I've replaced the valve cover gasket on my '67 250 c.i. I-6 and am wondering about torque specs...I found 45 inch lbs. in one of the books that I have, but my torque wrench doesn't do inch lbs...anyone help me out?

Thanks,
1 foot Lb is 12 inch Lb. so 45 inch pounds is 45/12 foot pounds or 3.75 ft-lb


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