Starter bolts TORQUE spec needed

by Glazz74 Sat Jan 30, 2016 9:10 pm

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Starter bolts TORQUE spec needed

Post by Glazz74 Sat Jan 30, 2016 9:10 pm

Does anyone know the recommended torque for the three bolts that bolt the starter in place for a 1964 170 six?

by **Seth G** Sat Jan 30, 2016 10:04 pm

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Re: Starter bolts TORQUE spec needed

Post by Seth G Sat Jan 30, 2016 10:04 pm

I always have just gone hand tight and snug with starter bolts. When in doubt go by bolt size and type, probably around 15-20#

https://www.boltdepot.com/fastener-information/bolts/US-Recommended-Torque.aspx

by **donivan65** Sat Jan 30, 2016 10:12 pm

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Re: Starter bolts TORQUE spec needed

Post by donivan65 Sat Jan 30, 2016 10:12 pm

sounds good,,,,book says 3/8" 2 hole starter bolt is 15-20,,,,,,,,,,,,,3 bolt 5/16" is 12-15 ft lbs.....

by Glazz74 Sun Jan 31, 2016 12:27 am

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Re: Starter bolts TORQUE spec needed

Post by Glazz74 Sun Jan 31, 2016 12:27 am

Sounds good. I had always done the hand tight/snug way before until about 15 years ago had a remaufactured starter metal shatter inside and damage the pressure plate and clutch after I just installed it. The only feedback I had received from the company that it was very important to have al the bolts equally torqued for that reason.

Nothing like doing a quick starter swap and ending up doing an entire clutch kit.......lol.

***Not sure about double post but may have to do with an internet outage while I was in the middle of posting this topic.