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Hey folks

I am looking for the torque specs for a 1956 chevy 235 truck engine. I have found everything else except two things and verify one spec.

1.) The timing gear cover to the front motor plate and not the two bolts that goes into the main caps. I do not know if its the same as the side pusherod cover or oil pan bolts and not the corner oil pans bolts.

2.) The connecting rod to the wrist pin

3.) The connecting rod to the crankshaft i have 35-45 ft. lbs. I just want to verify that is the correct info i have.

Thanks

The "Old Car Manual Project" website is a good source for manual information. The manuals are online. Under the "Shop and Repair Manuals" category there is a 1955 shop manual and a supplement for 1956.

http://chevy.oldcarmanualproject.com/

I have looked in the 56 supplement and i have looked in the 55 shop manual i still cannot find it. I have been through the engine section a few times and still no go. Thats why i am asking here.

Hy TinyJaime, I would use the same torque for all the 1/4" fasteners, you have the correct torque for the connecting rods. After looking through a few maintenance manuals, I was unable to find a torque spec. for the connecting rod to piston pin bolt, my memory says 20 - 25 ft.lbs., but don't ask me to back that up with something in print, hope that helps.

Cool thanks i been through the manuals and cannot find either. One thing i also read was the manual says the torque is for new parts. Why would old parts be different? Plus i have been finding some wild things. I was reading about the king ping cutting in the bushings on 3/4 ton and above and it said to use lard oil instead of cutting fluid.

Thanks guys if anyone has the wrist pin torque for the connecting rod i would aprreciate.