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Jeff Chambers · 12-14-2003, 08:52 AM

Your original post is sort of confusing. Do you have stud mount or pedestal mount? I don't understand what you mean by "head head on".

If they are pedestal mount, you need to torque to about 18 ft-lbs, but you have to reach that torque in 1/4 to 1 turn after zero lash. If you can't reach the torque in that given range, then you'll either need to add or remove shimming beneath the pedestal.

If you've got pedestal mount, then the torque to preload is irrelevant. You'll turn the poly-lock 1/4 to 1 turn past zero lash then lock down the poly-lock as tight as you can get it.

12-14-2003, 08:52 AM	#4
Jeff Chambers Moderator Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Milan, OH Posts: 2,699	Your original post is sort of confusing. Do you have stud mount or pedestal mount? I don't understand what you mean by "head head on". If they are pedestal mount, you need to torque to about 18 ft-lbs, but you have to reach that torque in 1/4 to 1 turn after zero lash. If you can't reach the torque in that given range, then you'll either need to add or remove shimming beneath the pedestal. If you've got pedestal mount, then the torque to preload is irrelevant. You'll turn the poly-lock 1/4 to 1 turn past zero lash then lock down the poly-lock as tight as you can get it. __________________ Jeff Chambers 1990 Mustang GT 10.032 Seconds / 137.5 MPH 14-time Street Warrior World Record Setter CRT Performance 2001 Tropic Green Mustang GT - 12.181 / 113.2 MPH 2002 Ford F-250 Crew Cab 7.3l Power Stroke - 17.41@77.2 "There's nothing boring about a small block automatic shifting gears at 9400 rpm!"