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Bill Cal. · 09-08-2023, 07:45 PM

I read in Jim Schild's "Restore's Model A Shop Manual"
proper torque for mains is 50 and rods is 35

I've been told
mains should be 80 and rods 50
What is the correct torque? We are just removing some shims.
Thanks

Gary WA · 09-08-2023, 07:53 PM

Main 80, rods 35

nkaminar · 09-09-2023, 06:02 AM

For the Burtz engine, Terry recommends 55 ft-lbs for the mains and 40-45 ft-lbs for the rods. I used 65 ft-lbs for the rear main.

Patrick L. · 09-09-2023, 07:08 AM

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09-08-2023, 07:45 PM	#1
Bill Cal. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 174	Correct torque for rod and main caps? I read in Jim Schild's "Restore's Model A Shop Manual" proper torque for mains is 50 and rods is 35 I've been told mains should be 80 and rods 50 What is the correct torque? We are just removing some shims. Thanks

09-08-2023, 07:53 PM	#2
Gary WA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Clinton,WA/Whidbey Island Posts: 4,105	Re: Correct torque for rod and main caps? Main 80, rods 35 __________________ www.whidbeymodelaclub.com

09-09-2023, 06:02 AM	#3
nkaminar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 3,897	Re: Correct torque for rod and main caps? For the Burtz engine, Terry recommends 55 ft-lbs for the mains and 40-45 ft-lbs for the rods. I used 65 ft-lbs for the rear main. __________________ A is for apple, green as the sky. Step on the gas, for tomorrow I die. Forget the brakes, they really don't work. The clutch always sticks, and starts with a jerk. My car grows red hair, and flies through the air. Driving's a blast, a blast from the past.

09-09-2023, 07:08 AM	#4
Patrick L. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Largo Florida Posts: 7,225	Re: Correct torque for rod and main caps? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) That clears it up doesn't it ! [ smiley face]