Does anyone know the recommended torque for the three bolts that bolt the starter in place for a 1964 170 six?
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Starter bolts TORQUE spec needed
Glazz74- Number of posts : 17
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Starter bolts TORQUE spec needed
Seth G- Vintage-Vans Listings Manager
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Re: Starter bolts TORQUE spec needed
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
https://www.boltdepot.com/fastener-information/bolts/US-Recommended-Torque.aspx
donivan65- Governor
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Re: Starter bolts TORQUE spec needed
sounds good,,,,book says 3/8" 2 hole starter bolt is 15-20,,,,,,,,,,,,,3 bolt 5/16" is 12-15 ft lbs.....
Glazz74- Number of posts : 17
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Re: Starter bolts TORQUE spec needed
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.
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.
vanny- Moderator
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Re: Starter bolts TORQUE spec needed
I removed the extra posting so it wouldn't be confusing.
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