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#35989 06/05/2004 4:01 AM | Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 55 Member | | Member Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 55 | I need to know what the main caps are supposed to be torqued to. I've searched, but I can't find anything. Thanks. John
1968 Chevy C-10, 250 and 3 speed on floor, Hedman headers, Offy intake, Edelbrock 600cfm 4 barrel, HEI
1966 Chevy C-10, motor and tranny went into the '68. Waiting to be restored.
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#35990 06/05/2004 5:34 AM | Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 687 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 687 | On your 250 - 65 ft/lbs. MAX! And step torque them at that (first 35 ft/lbs. then increase the torque 10 ft/lbs until you're done). I broke two main bolts putting my 292 together 2 years ago. For some reason I thought the mains were torqued at 95 ft/lbs  . Stupid me. :rolleyes: -ftyler | | |
#35991 06/05/2004 8:58 PM | Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 55 Member | | Member Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 55 | ftyler- Thanks. I finally found it. I step torqued it 32 then to 65. Thanks. John
1968 Chevy C-10, 250 and 3 speed on floor, Hedman headers, Offy intake, Edelbrock 600cfm 4 barrel, HEI
1966 Chevy C-10, motor and tranny went into the '68. Waiting to be restored.
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