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Old 01-07-2017, 06:29 PM   #1
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Anyone recommend a torque for 41 water pump bolts?
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Old 01-07-2017, 06:51 PM   #2
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Anyone recommend a torque for 41 water pump bolts?
3/8 bolts on a water pump do not need a torque chart. Just common sense mechanic tightening.
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3 white knuckles (tight but not too tight.)

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Old 01-07-2017, 07:11 PM   #4
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But if you're a nitpicker, precisely 25.500000 ft-lbs. I'd be more interested in what kind of bolt you're gonna use inside the water jacket. 8^) Jack E/NJ
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http://lmgtfy.com/?q=3%2F8%22+bolt+thread+torque

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Manuals for 49-53 Ford and Merc water pump bolts are 23-28 foot pounds so I would think that would be ok for your application. Bolt size is 3/8-16x 1 1/16 and 3/8-16 x 1 7/8. So, Jack's exact measurement is fine. I tighten them until they are very snug. Don't know how many ft.lbs. "snug" is.[/B]
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from MacVP's website.....torque specs for all kinds of stuff on these old flatheads...lol....Mike

http://www.vanpeltsales.com/FH_web/f...ecs32-48V8.htm
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Ford mechanics didn't use torque wrenches.
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Ford mechanics didn't use torque wrenches.
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