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Steve Plucker · 03-31-2019, 07:58 PM

What is the recomended torque for the bolts that attach the torque tube to the differential?

Thanks.

Pluck

Jim Brierley · 03-31-2019, 08:39 PM

9/16's wrench, about 8" long. Pull tight but not jack-the-bear tight!

redmodelt · 03-31-2019, 10:36 PM

35 fp

Railcarmover · 03-31-2019, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim Brierley

9/16's wrench, about 8" long. Pull tight but not jack-the-bear tight!

Ford mechanics used 'feel' when it came to torque..an experienced man can hit it spot on, even with multiple fasteners.

Tom Endy · 04-01-2019, 02:09 AM

35 ft. lbs. is recommended in most documents. It is the same as the 20 banjo bolts, which are the same thread size.

When installing theses bolts I want them to be tight, but also lined up so the safety wire forms a perfect circle. To do this I have an ample supply of bolts and through trial and error and swapping them around I can get them tight and lined up.

The photo shows my trade mark. It may not be according to Henry, but I think it looks better.

Tom Endy

GerryAllen · 04-01-2019, 03:59 AM

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Tom, by any chance do you do any maintenance on aircraft. What you have done looks similar to what an AME would do to lock wire and older propeller onto the propeller hub.

Gerry, Birch Bay WA

Steve Plucker · 04-01-2019, 05:38 AM

Thank you guys...Much appreciated...35 ft. lbs. it is.

Pluck

Joe K · 04-01-2019, 07:02 AM

Banjo bolts are "special." Class fit is "tighter" than usual to prevent oil leak. You can't (shouldn't) use common bolts without RTV or other sealant, and run the risk of stripping them out as common bolts are undersize in comparison to the holes. Torque tube bolts may be the same.

Joe K

WHN · 04-01-2019, 08:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom Endy

35 ft. lbs. is recommended in most documents. It is the same as the 20 banjo bolts, which are the same thread size.

When installing theses bolts I want them to be tight, but also lined up so the safety wire forms a perfect circle. To do this I have an ample supply of bolts and through trial and error and swapping them around I can get them tight and lined up.

The photo shows my trade mark. It may not be according to Henry, but I think it looks better.

Tom Endy

That looks great. What does the rest of car look like? I need you to do some work for me.

03-31-2019, 07:58 PM	#1
Steve Plucker BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Walla Walla, Washington USA Posts: 6,066	Recomended torque? What is the recomended torque for the bolts that attach the torque tube to the differential? Thanks. Pluck

03-31-2019, 08:39 PM	#2
Jim Brierley Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 4,092	Re: Recomended torque? 9/16's wrench, about 8" long. Pull tight but not jack-the-bear tight!

03-31-2019, 10:36 PM	#3
redmodelt Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland OR Posts: 6,342	Re: Recomended torque? 35 fp __________________ I know the voices aren't real but damn they have some good ideas!

04-01-2019, 03:59 AM	#6
GerryAllen Senior Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Birch Bay WA Posts: 190	Re: Recomended torque? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Tom, by any chance do you do any maintenance on aircraft. What you have done looks similar to what an AME would do to lock wire and older propeller onto the propeller hub. Gerry, Birch Bay WA

04-01-2019, 05:38 AM	#7
Steve Plucker BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Walla Walla, Washington USA Posts: 6,066	Re: Recomended torque? Thank you guys...Much appreciated...35 ft. lbs. it is. Pluck

04-01-2019, 07:02 AM	#8
Joe K Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,188	Re: Recomended torque? Banjo bolts are "special." Class fit is "tighter" than usual to prevent oil leak. You can't (shouldn't) use common bolts without RTV or other sealant, and run the risk of stripping them out as common bolts are undersize in comparison to the holes. Torque tube bolts may be the same. Joe K __________________ Shudda kept the horse.