It is very easy to tighten those fine thread 7/16ths studs beyond their yield point. Once you go beyond the yield point they are as good as broken. Use a torque wrench. I have heard this same story a bunch of times.\
55 - 75 ft-lb for the 7/16 studs.
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Tim
Last edited by Blazer1970; 08-19-2005 at 07:19 AM.
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