For a V8 conversion:
What is the proper torque wrench setting for bolting the clutch to the flywheel? The clutch is a 9" KEP. I came from Renegade. The Renegade website does not provide any torque setting information for the clutch bolts.
Nick,
I'm "pretty" sure it's 25 ft lbs.
I called KEP. They said 22 ft-lb minimum up to a maximum of 30 ft-lb for a high-powered engine.
found their email to me:
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There is no sequence. Torque is 25 ft lb. |
Renegade has a phone... Toll free even. (866) 498-2421
25-30ft lbs is the correct range.
BJH
QUOTE (Glenn.Payne @ Nov 30 2005, 06:39 PM) |
Hey folks. New guy here. Some folks from eBay said I should join your board. My opinion on the bolt torque is 60 ft lb. This is the correct Chevy torque. Since it is a Chevy crankshaft and Chevy bolts, this is what I use. Never had a problem. v/r Glenn |
Damn- I feel stupid. And my first post. I overlooked the word "clutch" and only saw "flywheel". I agree with the others @25-30 ftlb. for the clutch cover or pressure plate. Glenn
QUOTE (Glenn.Payne @ Nov 30 2005, 06:49 PM) |
Damn- I feel stupid. And my first post. I overlooked the word "clutch" and only saw "flywheel". I agree with the others @25-30 ftlb. for the clutch cover or pressure plate. Glenn |
QUOTE (Crazyhippy @ Nov 30 2005, 05:16 PM) |
Renegade has a phone... Toll free even. (866) 498-2421 25-30ft lbs is the correct range. BJH |
Word of caution about the torque values. Check the grade of the bolts you are using to make sure that they can take the desired torque. See attached table below. I think that the table is a bit conservative, as I have seen other tables with slightly higher values. The bolts are usually 8mm. The grade should be at least 10.9 and preferably 12.9 to handle anything 22 ft-lb or greater.
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