I would agree with 140 ft-lbs, minimum 100 ft-lbs. On the early TD G/B this
nut is the only thing locking the speedo gear to the mainshaft. Too much
torque could force the split ring in front of center bearing to pop out of
its groove. You are tightening against this split ring.
Bob Grunau
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> From: Lewis Palmer <lpalmer@vanstar.com>
> To: Ronald Olds <tr6@pipeline.com>; mgs@autox.team.net;
mg-t@autox.team.net
> Subject: RE: TD Gear Box
> Date: Monday, May 03, 1999 11:06 PM
>
> The similar nut on the input shaft of the differential is torqued to 140
> ft/lbs. I don't expect that that amount is necessary, but if you're not
> using a lockwasher, then it should be close to that amount.
>
> Regards,
> Lew Palmer
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ronald Olds [mailto:tr6@pipeline.com]
> Sent: Monday, May 03, 1999 8:29 PM
> To: mgs@autox.team.net; mg-t@autox.team.net
> Subject: TD Gear Box
>
>
>
> I am finally getting my gearbox back together and have got a question.
How
> tight should the nut on the main shaft for the rear flange be?
>
> Thanks,
> Ron Olds
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