Torque wrench settings

[gtr-gaz]

Hi again!

Am I right in assuming the only settings for the engine/flywheel/clutch are:?

flywheel to engine 65ft/lbs
clutch pressure plate (allen key bolts)to flywheel 25

Cheers
Gary.

[kb58]

No offense, but why ask here. You'll probably get an answer, appropriate for *that* person's situation.

This is a hard-core engine question that should be asked of the engine builder. If that's you, then the factory (Chevy, Ford, etc) manual should be used. If you're using an after-market aluminum flywheel, then you'll need to ask the manufacturer. There's too many combinations of drivetrains to just ask as one general question.

[gtr-gaz]

No offence taken.

I'll ring the factory in the morning

Gary

[canam-phil]

Gary

You are correct with those torque settings for the G50 series transaxles and adaptor plate from the factory. At least, thats what I have in the manual and thats what I used. Don't forget the adaptor plate is 28ft lbs

Out of interest, how many teeth on the starter motor pinion?

Phil

[Boosted LS1]

What engine have you got, Gen 1 small block or Gen 3 LS1? If LS1 then you have to make several passes for the correct tightening sequence and the bolts are specific to the LS1 with locktight on them as well.

[gtr-gaz]

Hi Phil,

There are 10 teeth on the starter motor pinion.
I am surprised at how small these starters are!
Thanks for the torque setting for the adapter plate to engine block, something I was not aware of.

The engine is a 1972 6.3L SBC supplied by American Speed and all the other parts I need for this car are supplied by the factory.

Two reasons for this:
1/ I wouldn't know what to get otherwise.
2/ I wouldn't know where to get it.

Gary

[canam-phil]

What transaxle are you using?

[gtr-gaz]

Phil,

It's a G50/00 long box.

I do have the exact model and even the gear ratios, kindly supplied by yourself, filed away for future ref.

Gary