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flatheadfan · 10-06-2015, 02:40 AM

I am resembling the rear axle on a '36. There are 8- 3/8"-24 bolts (18-4217) that hold the ring gear to the gear case. Does anyone know the torque value of these nuts? I have hunted up and down and have come up basically empty handed. Thanks.

Tom

Lawrie · 10-06-2015, 05:13 AM

I use 30-35 ft/lbs
Lawrie

john in illinois · 10-06-2015, 07:31 AM

X2

John

flatheadfan · 10-07-2015, 03:16 AM

Thanks guys!

Tom

CA Victoria · 10-07-2015, 08:21 AM

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10-06-2015, 02:40 AM	#1
flatheadfan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: West Michigan Posts: 1,218	Axle bolts torque value? I am resembling the rear axle on a '36. There are 8- 3/8"-24 bolts (18-4217) that hold the ring gear to the gear case. Does anyone know the torque value of these nuts? I have hunted up and down and have come up basically empty handed. Thanks. Tom

10-06-2015, 05:13 AM	#2
Lawrie Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Qld, Australia Posts: 4,529	Re: Axle bolts torque value? I use 30-35 ft/lbs Lawrie

10-06-2015, 07:31 AM	#3
john in illinois Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,220	Re: Axle bolts torque value? X2 John

10-07-2015, 03:16 AM	#4
flatheadfan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: West Michigan Posts: 1,218	Re: Axle bolts torque value? Thanks guys! Tom