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#43334 09/06/2003 7:04 PM
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What are the torque specs for a '61 261 manifold?

My '48 shop manual for the 216 says center bolts=15-20 ft-lb and end bolts=25-30.

A previous post here for a 230 said center=25-30 and end=15-25. Is this backwards?

(I know, I know....I need a 261 shop manual.)


1948 3/4-Ton 5-Window Flatbed Chevrolet

34 Years. Now with a '61 261, 848 head, Rochester Monojet carb, SM420 4-speed, 4.10 rear, dual reservoir MC, Bendix up front, 235/85R16 tires, 12-volt w/alternator, electric wipers and a modern radio in the glove box.
#43335 09/07/2003 10:23 PM
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I don't know anything about a 230 engine.

The 1960 Shop Manual states "Tighten [inner] clamp bolts to 15-20 ft. lbs. torque and two end clamp bolts to 25-30 ft. lbs." for both the 235 and 261 engines.

Tim

#43336 09/07/2003 11:33 PM
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Thanks, again, Tim!


1948 3/4-Ton 5-Window Flatbed Chevrolet

34 Years. Now with a '61 261, 848 head, Rochester Monojet carb, SM420 4-speed, 4.10 rear, dual reservoir MC, Bendix up front, 235/85R16 tires, 12-volt w/alternator, electric wipers and a modern radio in the glove box.
#43337 09/09/2003 6:09 AM
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My Chilton's manual has the opposite from the shop manual, so I've been a little confused also. Suspect the shop manual is the correct one. What give me more trouble is how do you get a torque wrench in there? Mine seems pretty standard, but there's no way I can get it inside the manifold on the bolt.


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