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kielbasa
 Post subject: cam bolt torque
PostPosted: Thu Aug 11, 2011 3:58 pm 
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cant seem to find the torque spec of the cam bolt anywhere, and would you suggest a dab of red locktite?
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1978 manual, 225 engine, section 9, page 16:
Tighten camshaft sprocket lock bolt to 35 foot-pounds.
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Timing cover and oil pan bolts; torque to 200 inch-pounds

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Thank you very much sir
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Yes, definitely use loctite. I usually run mine to about 50 ft-lbs...

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Wow, the very first time someone called me sir...

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I agree with Lou,I had one come loose at 35lbs,Pulled it and used loctite at 50lbs,no more problems.This was on a motor I was spinning close to 6000.Mark
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Well if factory says 35. I'm sure its fine with a stock motor with a nice dab of locktite.
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