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Bud · 01-15-2019, 11:25 PM

I have also tried to find where the 100 ft-lbs came from and could not find the source. The nut is only about .41 thick. The thread diameter is 1.00". In my opinion if you go over about 70 to 75 ft-lbs you may strip the threads off the nut.

01-15-2019, 11:25 PM	#10
Bud Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 819	Re: Advise for installing camshaft timing gear I have also tried to find where the 100 ft-lbs came from and could not find the source. The nut is only about .41 thick. The thread diameter is 1.00". In my opinion if you go over about 70 to 75 ft-lbs you may strip the threads off the nut.