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brans72 · 08-30-2010, 06:10 PM

I am installing a few new gaskets this weekend and wanna make sure I do it correctly so looking for the proper torque specs. List goes as following 79 C10 350 engine: oil pan, timing cover,water pump,valve cover,intake and fuel pump. I know to some this might sound crazy but when your freshing up a engine and using good good gaskets (Fel-Pro perma dry) you wanna do it right one time! Thanks for the help guys or any links that might have a reference to torque specs on small block Chevys in the future. Brandon

vectorit · 08-30-2010, 06:13 PM

http://boxwrench.net/specs/chevy_sb.htm

prostreetC-10 · 08-30-2010, 06:44 PM

You did have luck in the engine forum: SNUG

99% of these guys do it that way so they don't have the specs.

Go back to the engine forum and I will post it there!

cdowns · 08-30-2010, 06:46 PM

http://www.factory-servicemanual.com...uals/chevrolet

brans72 · 08-30-2010, 09:33 PM

Thanks just wanna do it correctly since the gaskets are not cork and not cheap!

Lee H · 08-31-2010, 10:24 AM

Still can't believe anyone is doing this type of work without a service manual. Post next week will be about new gaskets and leaking.

prostreetC-10 · 08-31-2010, 11:42 AM

lol....it's like a porting guide. Ya do er by feeeeeeeeeeel.

brans72 · 08-31-2010, 06:49 PM

Dang can I get a little bit more slammed? Factory manual doesn't state for newer type gasket only cork. I guess I was in the wrong for trying to build it right!!

prostreetC-10 · 08-31-2010, 09:33 PM

Hey Brans.....my comment was for Lee. He can't believe motors have been built without service manuals. He is going to hold a class on gaskets and leaks.

Bottom line is some of the best tricks, shortcuts and "how to's" are not even in the service manuals. They were created when the service manuals proved to not always be the best way.

All of my expertise comes from "two guys garage"....the leaders in automotive tech. lol

Serious side note though: You really need to realize that the torque spec is for the FASTENER and not the part. Torquing is about stretching. If you use and aftermarket fastener like ARP, you must use their specs and the the OE one. Also, torquing with a lubricant changes the poundage too (which really doesn't come into play here).

Everybody play nice!
I hs

08-30-2010, 06:10 PM	#1
brans72 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Durham,NC Posts: 636	torque specs did post no luck in engine area. I am installing a few new gaskets this weekend and wanna make sure I do it correctly so looking for the proper torque specs. List goes as following 79 C10 350 engine: oil pan, timing cover,water pump,valve cover,intake and fuel pump. I know to some this might sound crazy but when your freshing up a engine and using good good gaskets (Fel-Pro perma dry) you wanna do it right one time! Thanks for the help guys or any links that might have a reference to torque specs on small block Chevys in the future. Brandon

08-30-2010, 06:13 PM	#2
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: torque specs did post no luck in engine area. http://boxwrench.net/specs/chevy_sb.htm __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

08-30-2010, 06:44 PM	#3
prostreetC-10 My Carbon Footprint Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orygun Posts: 5,527	Re: torque specs did post no luck in engine area. You did have luck in the engine forum: SNUG 99% of these guys do it that way so they don't have the specs. Go back to the engine forum and I will post it there! __________________ A quick "pedalfest" *Still getting loose (carb test)* 496 Initial fire up video!

08-30-2010, 06:46 PM	#4
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: torque specs did post no luck in engine area. http://www.factory-servicemanual.com...uals/chevrolet __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

08-30-2010, 09:33 PM	#5
brans72 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Durham,NC Posts: 636	Re: torque specs did post no luck in engine area. Thanks just wanna do it correctly since the gaskets are not cork and not cheap!

08-31-2010, 10:24 AM	#6
Lee H Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Upland Ca Posts: 4,141	Re: torque specs did post no luck in engine area. Still can't believe anyone is doing this type of work without a service manual. Post next week will be about new gaskets and leaking. __________________ 1972 C10 SWB, Air, PS, PB, 350/350THM. Second owner. 1965 Corvette roadster, 44K miles, 327/365 SHP, 4 speed, side exhaust, knockoffs, teak, second owner (bought in 1970), Have ALL numbers matching components. My frame off restoration thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=556703

08-31-2010, 11:42 AM	#7
prostreetC-10 My Carbon Footprint Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orygun Posts: 5,527	Re: torque specs did post no luck in engine area. lol....it's like a porting guide. Ya do er by feeeeeeeeeeel. __________________ A quick "pedalfest" *Still getting loose (carb test)* 496 Initial fire up video!

08-31-2010, 06:49 PM	#8
brans72 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Durham,NC Posts: 636	Re: torque specs did post no luck in engine area. Dang can I get a little bit more slammed? Factory manual doesn't state for newer type gasket only cork. I guess I was in the wrong for trying to build it right!!

08-31-2010, 09:33 PM	#9
prostreetC-10 My Carbon Footprint Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orygun Posts: 5,527	Re: torque specs did post no luck in engine area. Hey Brans.....my comment was for Lee. He can't believe motors have been built without service manuals. He is going to hold a class on gaskets and leaks. Bottom line is some of the best tricks, shortcuts and "how to's" are not even in the service manuals. They were created when the service manuals proved to not always be the best way. All of my expertise comes from "two guys garage"....the leaders in automotive tech. lol Serious side note though: You really need to realize that the torque spec is for the FASTENER and not the part. Torquing is about stretching. If you use and aftermarket fastener like ARP, you must use their specs and the the OE one. Also, torquing with a lubricant changes the poundage too (which really doesn't come into play here). Everybody play nice! I hs __________________ A quick "pedalfest" *Still getting loose (carb test)* 496 Initial fire up video! Last edited by prostreetC-10; 08-31-2010 at 09:36 PM.



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