Originally Posted by moparguy
I asked the AI: The Factory Service Manual (FSM) specifies 100 to 110 ft-lbs for the main bolts, but the correct factory specification for the four smaller bolts on that rear flywheel cap is 65 to 75 ft-lbs (wet with engine oil).
I'm wondering what basis the AI uses to state "the correct factory specification"? ohwell
I do see that bolt manufacturer websites call for grade 8 1/2"-13 bolts to be torqued at 80 ft-lb but doesn't say wet or dry.

I've seen AI state that the correct specification for 5/16 bolts as 20-5000 ft-lb. nono That's like saying "torque it down till it breaks and back off 1/2 turn.

Kevin
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