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oldforder · 01-31-2018, 02:59 PM

I had the oil drain back pipe on the side of the engine off, and I am wondering what is the proper torque for tightening the 2 bolts that hold it on. NormallyI just tighten things good and tight, but seeing the "web" that the bolt goes into, I would think that if I got to strong armed with the bolt, I might pop it out of the block, and that would be really BAD.

d. · 01-31-2018, 05:18 PM

I would just "snug it up". If it leaks, just snug it up some more. Ford never used torque specs. when assembling the Model A originally. Don't overthink this and I think you will be OK, it's just a drain line, it's not running any pressure.

Mike V. Florida · 01-31-2018, 05:23 PM

Put a drop or two of permatex on the threads and follow d.'s advice.

Bill Pursel · 01-31-2018, 05:25 PM

11 ft lbs

oldforder · 01-31-2018, 06:55 PM

Thanks.

larrys40 · 02-01-2018, 11:49 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike V. Florida

Put a drop or two of permatex on the threads and follow d.'s advice.

Good advice from Mike and D. Make sure the Cooper washer is in it. I would NOT put 11jbs of torque on it. You risk cracking the web on the valve cover and I have seen blocks cracked At the web as well.

Snug it up.. all it needs and you can occasionally check if you wish .
Larry shepard

01-31-2018, 02:59 PM	#1
oldforder Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Columbus Nebraska Posts: 171	Torque for oil drain back pipe I had the oil drain back pipe on the side of the engine off, and I am wondering what is the proper torque for tightening the 2 bolts that hold it on. NormallyI just tighten things good and tight, but seeing the "web" that the bolt goes into, I would think that if I got to strong armed with the bolt, I might pop it out of the block, and that would be really BAD.

01-31-2018, 05:18 PM	#2
d. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 510	Re: Torque for oil drain back pipe I would just "snug it up". If it leaks, just snug it up some more. Ford never used torque specs. when assembling the Model A originally. Don't overthink this and I think you will be OK, it's just a drain line, it's not running any pressure.

01-31-2018, 05:23 PM	#3
Mike V. Florida Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 14,054	Re: Torque for oil drain back pipe Put a drop or two of permatex on the threads and follow d.'s advice. __________________ What's right about America is that although we have a mess of problems, we have great capacity - intellect and resources - to do some thing about them. - Henry Ford II

01-31-2018, 05:25 PM	#4
Bill Pursel Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Terre Haute, Indiana Posts: 90	Re: Torque for oil drain back pipe 11 ft lbs

01-31-2018, 06:55 PM	#5
oldforder Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Columbus Nebraska Posts: 171	Re: Torque for oil drain back pipe Thanks.