Re: [Chevelle-list] Fw: Torque

[Dale]

I’m sure GM has torque specs somewhere but don’t know of anyone who did more than simply snug down the bolts with a little Loctite.   Dale McIntosh 1967 Chevelle Reference CD! http://www.chevellecd.com ACES #1709/TC Gold #92 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jimmy C. Sent: Sunday, July 02, 2006 2:41 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Fw: Torque   Thanks Dale, I had the flywheel to crank specs but was looking for pressure plate to flywheel which Centerforce says to follow manufactures torque specs. which I could not find.  If I cant get them by tomorrow I am going to go with the one you sent and have printed the Hays install directions for reference. Can you suggest any torque specs. for bellhousing to block and transmission to bellhousing ?I appreciate your time and help. thanks again,     Jimmy C. ----- Original Message ----- From: Dale To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List' Sent: Sunday, July 02, 2006 11:44 AM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Fw: Torque   I found flywheel to crankshaft specs in my Chiltons and they’re 55-65 for 283-396 (64-71) and 85-95 for 402-454 (70-71).    Hays instruction sheet (http://go.mrgasket.com/pdf/Clutch_Flywheel.pdf) says: Flywheel: 7/16-20x1” ~ 70-80 ft. lbs 1/2-20x1” ~ 100-110 ft. lbs. 1/2-20x3/4” ~ 100-110 ft. lbs   Pressure Plate: 5/16” ~ 25-30 ft. lbs. 3/8” ~ 30-40 ft. lbs.   Other good information such as adjustment info on that two-page flier, suggest you download/print it.   Dale McIntosh 1967 Chevelle Reference CD! http://www.chevellecd.com ACES #1709/TC Gold #92 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jimmy C. Sent: Sunday, July 02, 2006 9:29 AM To: Chevelle Forum Subject: [Chevelle-list] Fw: Torque     ----- Original Message ----- From: Jimmy C. To: Chevelle Forum Sent: Sunday, July 02, 2006 10:24 AM Subject: Torque   I am in the process of replacing my stock clutch with a Centerforce Dual friction and would like to know what the torque should be for the pressure plate to flywheel, bellhousing to motor and tranmisssion to bell housing. I looked in the Hayes and both Chilton/ Chiltons professional editions and could not find the above torque values  am I missing somthing ? Thanks for any help or direction, Jimmy C.    P.S Have a Happy and safe 4th of July ! Lets Go Red, White and Blue !