Torque Specs Question

[Vic Piano]

Can anyone tell me the correct/recommended torque for bolting the flywheel to the crank on a '53 8RT? Thanks.

 

[TT]

75 - 85 fl-lbs is listed on the Vanpelt website.

http://www.vanpeltsales.com/FH_web/flathead_torquespecs49-53V8.htm

 

[Vic Piano]

Thanks, I appreciate the info.

 

[37 Coupe]

In the Ford engine repair manual for 1937 1947 Ford V8 engines it is listed as 65-70 ft lbs,I would imagine that didn't change for later engines or flywheels.

 

[19Fordy]

75 - 85 fl-lbs is listed on the Vanpelt website.

http://www.vanpeltsales.com/FH_web/flathead_torquespecs49-53V8.htm

49-51 Merc manual also says 75-85 ft.-lbs. Go with 80.

 

[TT]

In the Ford engine repair manual for 1937 1947 Ford V8 engines it is listed as 65-70 ft lbs,I would imagine that didn't change for later engines or flywheels.

My 49 - 51 shop manual lists 75 - 85 ft-lbs. It did change for the later engines.

 

[37 Coupe]

The flywheels got lighter but the torque required got heavier? Engineering.