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Re: TR6 Crank Extension Bolt

To: Jim Davis <jhdavis@fiac.net>, TR6 list <triumphs@Autox.Team.Net>
Subject: Re: TR6 Crank Extension Bolt
From: Rodney Orr <rodney@mindoro.com>
Date: Tue, 02 Jun 1998 07:40:27 -0600
The Haynes manual has 90-100 lb ft for the crankshaft pulley attachment
bolt.  The Bentley manual doesn't specify it.
Rod. '70 TR6 Cc55899L

At 00:36 02-06-98 -0400, Jim Davis wrote:
>
>List,
>If your crankshaft extension bolt somehow loosens, even a wee bit, you
>will notice that your fan seems to wobble a bit and on closer inspection
>you will notice that your pulley and damper assy. has managed to wallow
>around on the end of your crank, rendering not only the p & d assy.
>useless, but also the crankshaft, extension and sleeve.
>I torqued mine to 80 lbs. when rebuilding 4 years ago, which was
>obviously not enough, especially with an a/c compressor tugging on the
>extension via a belt from a pulley located just behind the fan.
>Anyway, does anybody know the correct torque for the Crankshaft
>Extension Bolt? Oh, and I WILL be using Locktight next time, promise!
>Jim Davis
>Fortson, GA
>CF38690UO (crankless)
>CF37325U
>
>

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