Bruce Giller wrote:
Stan,
I've done the differential pinion ring nut a few times on a '86 Spider and
'73 GTV. As far as I could find a torque value after reading a few books
and asking my local Alfa mech I discovered that .... there isn't one. My
Alfa mech. said that he tightens it as much as possible with an air wrench
which is exactly what I did for mine.
Bruce
'73 GTV
Which is absolutely a _TERRIFIC_ way to brinnell (aka RUIN) the pinion
bearings and quite possibly some gear teeth !!
Use the proper (or make a suitable) tool to restrain the companion
flange from turning, and use the correct socket on the nut.
My GUESS at adequate torque would be at LEAST 150 ft. lbs., likely more.
Greg
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