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Old 04-19-2007, 11:40 PM   #1
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torque converter to flexplate bolt torque

I am needing torque spec for the torque converter to flexplate attaching bolts.

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Old 04-19-2007, 11:45 PM   #2
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Re: torque converter to flexplate bolt torque

Oops. For a 350/T350, 71.

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Old 04-19-2007, 11:51 PM   #3
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Re: torque converter to flexplate bolt torque

60 ft/lbs IIRC
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Old 04-19-2007, 11:59 PM   #4
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Re: torque converter to flexplate bolt torque

2 stars........


I tighten them until I see 2 stars. I know that's not much help, but I'm not much of a mechanic.
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Old 04-21-2007, 10:18 PM   #5
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Re: torque converter to flexplate bolt torque

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60 ft/lbs IIRC
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Old 04-21-2007, 10:23 PM   #6
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Re: torque converter to flexplate bolt torque

I used a pretty good hit with my 3/8 drive impact on my TQ bolts for my 5.3 today. That and blue locktite should be pretty good.
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Old 04-21-2007, 10:33 PM   #7
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Re: torque converter to flexplate bolt torque

dito on the locktight
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