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#897745 11/18/2012 10:52 PM
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Does anyone know what the torque setting on the small rod end that clamps on the wrist pin on a 1949 216 Thanks


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My manual does not give it.


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3/8 bolts 42-45 torque.


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Originally Posted by baldybenny
3/8 bolts 42-45 torque.

Agree with that.


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Originally Posted by 491ton
My manual does not give it.


Did you look on the manual-page at the link I gave above?

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I think he is asking about the wrist pin clamp. I didn't see it either.


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I apologize.

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My book says piston pin bolt torque 25 - 35 ft lbs.

(making sure you hold the piston , not the rod)


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