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Info needed: Torque specs on cam front and rear covers

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  1. raysur

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    #1 raysur, May 23, 2020
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    #2 turbo-joe, May 23, 2020
    torque for those screws?
    sorry, have to smile now. use a mechanic learning book and have a look at the standard torque for 6 mm nuts/screws
    for such nuts/screws I never used a torque wrench
    when you work on such an engine you may have basic knowledge. and when I read what you do on this engine you have this knowledge. so I wonder why you ask
     
  3. raysur

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    #3 raysur, May 23, 2020
    Hi Romano,
    Some basics covered --not this.:D

    I am just a designer (styling) by trade. I am always learning and creating. I admit I don't know this basic mechanical information but I do want to learn.
     
  4. vincenzo

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    #4 vincenzo, May 23, 2020
    Use a short handled 1/4” drive ratchet with one hand holding it near the head and make it ‘good and snug’ with a firm, but not gorilla grip.

    Snapping studs sucks.

    The front o-ring seals need essentially no torque to seal... you are just securing the housing. Make sure your nylocs are fresh. Use loctite blue as a good fallback.

    The rear gasketed housings can always be retorqued if they weep.
     
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    #5 raysur, May 23, 2020
    Thank you Vincenzo!
     
  6. Steve Magnusson

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    #6 Steve Magnusson, May 23, 2020
    So does pulling a steel stud out of a (rather soft) Aluminum casting ;). As you said, no need to go crazy (and the recommended torque for a steel 6mm bolt, or stud, or nut in an all steel situation would be too high for this).
     
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    #7 raysur, May 24, 2020
    Thanks and perfect timing Steve. I'm removing studs for the rear support right now (diff replacement). I have 3 out of 5. I am being very careful with it.
     

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