On Sun, 6 Apr 2003, michael lunsford wrote:
> I noticed that the responses to Mark Creamer's stripped stud in his
> trailing arm didn't mention the fact that the recommended torque on
> these studs is miniscule compared to what we are used to elsewhere.
> I don't have my torque spec book handy but recommend you look at it
> before you crank the nuts on the refurbished stud. I too have had to
> resort to helicoils in this area.
The torque value is 10 - 12 ft./lbs.
But even with a torque wrench, it's really easy to strip these babies.
> Mike Lunsford, 1970 TR6, Just back from the Meade Gardens All British
> Show in Winter Park, Fl. Great event around 250 cars, good job
> guys/gals.
rml
TR6's hiding in the garage. Snow's in the forcast tonite. BUMMER!
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