bolt torque

zach0 · 08-24-2001, 03:30 PM

I need the bolt torque for the water pump and timing cover. Any help would be nice.

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66 Mustang Black W/ Black
289 Hi-Po 65'heads, MSD
Lunati High lift Cam
750CFM Carb Heddman Headers, Hurst Shifter

mustangII460 · 08-24-2001, 11:44 PM

Umm, I can honestly say I have never used a torque wrench on the front cover/pump.

The front cover bolts go into the block and I use a short rachet/socket. I have always tightened them just enough. Dry bolts only/or lock tight. Never any lube on any bolts.

The pump bolts to the ALUMINUM cover. I use a short box end wrench, as not to put too much on the bolt.

And use a criss cross pattern to tighten up, starting in the middle.

I dont know what level of maintenence you are at, so I hope this helps or maybeit wont.

Rev · 08-26-2001, 06:37 PM

I'm with mustangII460. I've never known anybody that used a torque wrench there. Use something short if you're heavy handed. 3/8 drive or maybe even 1/4 drive, especially on aluminum.

Rev

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'66 Coupe, 306, 300 HP, C-4, 13.97 e.t., 100.3 mph
1/4 mi.

macx · 08-29-2001, 10:49 PM

If you're not experienced, or simply want to do it by the book, the local library usually has the large professional type Chilton manuals that will give all torque values for the engine.

08-24-2001, 03:30 PM	#1
zach0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Hampton, Virginia Posts: 227	bolt torque I need the bolt torque for the water pump and timing cover. Any help would be nice. ------------------ 66 Mustang Black W/ Black 289 Hi-Po 65'heads, MSD Lunati High lift Cam 750CFM Carb Heddman Headers, Hurst Shifter

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08-24-2001, 11:44 PM	#2
mustangII460 Factoy Five Roadster Join Date: May 2000 Location: Sevier Co,Tennessee Posts: 1,681	Umm, I can honestly say I have never used a torque wrench on the front cover/pump. The front cover bolts go into the block and I use a short rachet/socket. I have always tightened them just enough. Dry bolts only/or lock tight. Never any lube on any bolts. The pump bolts to the ALUMINUM cover. I use a short box end wrench, as not to put too much on the bolt. And use a criss cross pattern to tighten up, starting in the middle. I dont know what level of maintenence you are at, so I hope this helps or maybeit wont.

08-26-2001, 06:37 PM	#3
Rev Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Houston, Tx. Posts: 3,887	I'm with mustangII460. I've never known anybody that used a torque wrench there. Use something short if you're heavy handed. 3/8 drive or maybe even 1/4 drive, especially on aluminum. Rev ------------------ '66 Coupe, 306, 300 HP, C-4, 13.97 e.t., 100.3 mph 1/4 mi.

08-29-2001, 10:49 PM	#4
macx Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Gordonville MO USA Posts: 448	If you're not experienced, or simply want to do it by the book, the local library usually has the large professional type Chilton manuals that will give all torque values for the engine.