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| Author: | SP [ Thu Dec 24, 2009 2:51 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Proper Torque on the bolts for the Rocker cover on PD |
I replaced my gaskets on the Rocker cover's today, and I am not sure how tight the bolts should be. I found out the hard way that they are torque bolts  I was able to get the broken piece out with a needle nose, but now I am curious as to how tight to turn this bolt. I do not have a torque wrench. I have hand tightened them, and I am letting the gasket sealant forrm, and then I will tighten them. How many turns? ANY IDEAS? Thx for any input!
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| Author: | JpEater [ Thu Dec 24, 2009 5:25 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Proper Torque on the bolts for the Rocker cover on PD |
Just snug them down with a 1/4'' ratchet and be done with it. |
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| Author: | Full Throttle [ Thu Dec 24, 2009 5:55 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Proper Torque on the bolts for the Rocker cover on PD |
| Author: | SP [ Thu Dec 24, 2009 7:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Proper Torque on the bolts for the Rocker cover on PD |
| Author: | SP [ Fri Dec 25, 2009 3:44 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Proper Torque on the bolts for the Rocker cover on PD |
I am officially a jackass. No comments please. LOL. Well, when I broke the bolt off in the valve cover, apparently I stripped the internal grooves. When I put in the new bolt it begins to tighten and then gets loose, if I turn it again it begins to tighten again? the bolt is flush, and I can not turn it with my hand. I do not have a torque wrench, so i am not sure if it is tight enough to hold. ANY THOUGHTS? How do you repair a stripped groove, as this seems to be attached to the case, not a separate housing.... am I SCREWED? No pun intended. |
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| Author: | Full Throttle [ Fri Dec 25, 2009 4:47 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Proper Torque on the bolts for the Rocker cover on PD |
May have to insert a heli coil. Local auto parts store should be able to help you with this. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LCtXiwlQsiU |
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| Author: | SP [ Fri Dec 25, 2009 6:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Proper Torque on the bolts for the Rocker cover on PD |
Thx Man- very helpful. this may be exactly what I have to do... Thx again. |
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| Author: | SSPhone [ Fri Dec 25, 2009 7:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Proper Torque on the bolts for the Rocker cover on PD |
Newton Sheldon has a assortment of Heli coils. These blocks are soft and will strip. |
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| Author: | SP [ Fri Dec 25, 2009 8:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Proper Torque on the bolts for the Rocker cover on PD |
Thx Steve. It looks like I will be making this drive again real soon! I am just hoping it will hold for my scouting trip on Sunday and then my hunt on Wed.! I can't believe I stripped it, but...it is what it is! What a bone head move! |
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| Author: | 50fps [ Sat Dec 26, 2009 8:44 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Proper Torque on the bolts for the Rocker cover on PD |
The valve cover bolts thread into the head, some go all the way through (bottom two). If the one you broke off goes all the way through take a longer bolt and place a nut and lockwasher on the backside to snug it up. |
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