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To: "MG list" <mgs@autox.team.net>
Subject: compiled torque wrench settings.
From: "MonteMorris" <mmorris@nemr.net>
Date: Sat, 17 May 2003 09:53:10 -0500
I have compiled a disc of torque wrench settings from three MG manuals. I
used Corel Quatro Pro for the information. I have the disc, but don't know
how to share it with the list. I'll paste it in below and maybe someone can
modify it and place it on a website.
Monte

Application-Engine-Torque (ft/lbs)-Comments

Engine
Main bearing nuts All models 70
Flywheel set screws 18G/18GA 40
Gudgeon pin clamp bolts 18G/18GA 25 early models(CBB)
Big-end bolts  +35 to 40 early models(CBB)
Big-end bolts  33 later models (RBB), oiled thread
Cylinder head nuts 18G/18GA 45 to 50
Rocker bracket nuts All models 25
Oil pump to crankcase All models 14
Sump to crankcase All models 6
Cylinder side cover screws 18G/18GA 2
Cylinder side cover screws, deep cover 18G/18GA 5
Timing cover, 1/4 inch screws 18G/18GA 6
Timing cover, 5/16 inch screws 18G/18GA 14
Rear plate, 5/16 inch screws All models 20
Rear plate, 3/8 inch screws All models 30
Water pump to crankcase  25 early models(CBB)
Water pump to crankcase  17 later models (RBB)
Water outlet elbow nuts 18G/18GA 8
Rocker cover nuts 18G/18GA 4
Manifold nuts All models 15
Oil filter center bolt 18G/18GA 15 early models(CBB)
Clutch to flywheel All models 25 to 30
Carburetter stud nuts 18G/18GA 2
Carburetter stud nuts All models 15
Distributor clamp bolt (nut trapped) 18G/18GA 4
Distributor clamp bolt (bolt trapped) 18G/18GA 2 to 3
Fan blade fixing screws 18G/18GA0 7 to 9
Crankshaft pulley nuts All models 70
Camshaft nut All models 60 to 70
Oil pipe banjo All models 37 max
Front plate, 5/16 inch screws All models 20
Rear engine mounting bolt All models 38 to 40
Oil pressure relief valve domed nut All models 43 Pre-1978
Oil pressure relief valve domed nut All models 40 1978 on
Rocker bracket nuts All models 25
Rear Axle
Half-shaft nut  150 Semi floating axle, tighten to align to next hole
Differential bearing cap bolts  60 to 65 three-quarter floating axle
Crown wheel bolts All models 60 to 65
Pinion nut, new spacer only  180 to 220
Pinion nut, oil seal change   Adjust to preload, see section Ha, Bentley
Pinion bearing nut  135 to 140 three-quarter floating axle
Axle shaft nut  150 tighten to align to next hole
Crown wheel to differential carrier  55 to 60 three-quarter floating axle
Bearing retaining nut  180 three-quarter floating axle
Differential bearing cap bolts  50 to 55 semi- floating axle
Rear Suspension
Rear shock absorber bolts All models 55 to 60
Front Suspension
Front shock absorber bolts All models 43 to 45
Brake disc to hub All models 40 to 45
Brake caliper mounting All models 40 to 45
Bearing retaining nut All models 40 to 70
Cross member to body All models 54 to 56
Shock absorber pinch bolt All models 28
Wishbone cross bolt All models 28
Anti roll bar link All models 60
Spring pan nuts and screws All models 22
Stiff nut to crossmember mounting bolt  44 to 46 GHN4, GHD4,GHD5,GHN5
models
Steering
Steering arm bolts All models 60 to 65
Steering rack fixings v 30
Steering wheel nut  41 to 43
Steering wheel nut, 9/16 in. UNF  27 to 29 GHN4, GHD4,GHD5,GHN5  models
Steering wheel nut, 11/16 in. UNF  41 to 43 GHN4, GHD4,GHD5,GHN5  models
Steering wheel nut  36 to 38 GHN4, GHD4,GHD5,GHN5   some local models
Steering column universal joint bolts All models 20 to 22
Steering rack and pinion bearing nut All models 40
Steering tie-rod lock nut All models 33 to 38
Steering lever balljoint nut All models 34 to 35
Swivel pin nut All models 60 tighten to align to next hole
Steering column top fixing bolts All models 12 to 17
Road wheel nuts All models 60 to 65
Transmission
Front brake band adj. screw locknut  15 to 20 automatic transmission
Rear brake band adj. screw locknut  25 to 30 automatic transmission
Filler tube to transmission case  20 to 30 automatic transmission
Filler tube to connector sleeve nut  17 to 18 automatic transmission
Drive flange nut  55 to 60 automatic transmission
Center support bolts  10 to 18 automatic transmission
Mounting to gearbox case  15 to 20 manual transmission
Drive flange nut, without overdrive  150 manual transmission
Drive flange nut, overdrive Type D  100 to 130 manual transmission
Drive flange nut, overdrive Type LH  55 to 60 manual transmission
Converter to drive plate bolts  25 to 30 automatic transmission
Transmission case to converter housing  8 to 13 automatic transmission
Extension housing to transmission case  8 to 13 automatic transmission
Oil pan to gearbox  8 to 13 automatic transmission
Front servo bolts  8 to 13 automatic transmission
Rear servo bolts  13 to 27 automatic transmission
Pump adaptor to housing screw  2 to 3 automatic transmission
Pump adaptor to housing bolts  17 to 32 automatic transmission
Pump adaptor to transmission case  8 to 18 automatic transmission
Manual shaft locknut  7 to 9 automatic transmission
Pressure adaptor plug  4 to 5 automatic transmission
Drain plug  8 to 10 automatic transmission
Upper valve body to lower valve body scre  20 to 30 automatic transmission
Lower valve body to upper valve body scr  20 to 30 automatic transmission
Oil tube and end plate to valve body  20 to 30 automatic transmission
Valve bodies to transmission case bolts  5 to 9 automatic transmission
Cam bracket screws  20 to 40 automatic transmission
Governor to counterweight screws  4 to 5 automatic transmission
Governor to cover plate screws  20 to 48 automatic transmission
Front servo adjusting screw locknut  15 to 20 automatic transmission
Rear servo adjusting screw locknut  25 to 30 automatic transmission
Starter inhibitor switch locknut  4 to 6 automatic transmission
Downshift cable adaptor bolts  8 to 9 automatic transmission
Filler tube connector to transmission  20 to 30 automatic transmission
Stone guard screws  17 to 19 automatic transmission
Driving flange nut  55 to 60 automatic transmission
General
Gearbox remote control cover to tunnel All models 44 to 46
Hydralic brake pipe connection, 3/8 UNF  5 to 7
Hydralic brake pipe connect, 7/16 UNF  7 to 10
Alternator shaft nut All models 25 to 30
Interior mirror special screw All models 5
Master cylinder port adaptors  33 later models (RBB)
Master cylinder reservoir fixing bolts All models 5
Brake pressure failure switch (nylon)  15 Semi floating axle, tighten to
align to next hole
Brake pressure failure switch end plug All models 200
Air pump mounting screws  18
Spark plugs All models 18
Propeller shaft flange nuts All models 30 to 35
Brake caliper securing bolts All models 40 to 45
Brake front servo bolts All models 8 to 13
Brake rear servo bolts All models 13 to 27
Brake stone guard screws All models 17 to 19
Pressure differential switch end plug  17 later models (RBB)
Alternator mounting bolt All models 20
Alternator pulley nut All models 25
Starter motor mounting bolts All models 30

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