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ubtripn · 08-25-2010, 05:26 PM

I know it may sound dumb but what is the torque setting for the oil pan bolt on a 350? thx

big_al_71 · 08-25-2010, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ubtripn

I know it may sound dumb but what is the torque setting for the oil pan bolt on a 350? thx

12lbs.....

here is a link that may help you in the future

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

Rollie396 · 08-25-2010, 06:24 PM

nice link!

Jacfourteen · 08-25-2010, 07:21 PM

also there is a felpro gasket that is made from silicone that has steel inserts in it to protect against overtorque, and it's reusable too. I couldn't get mine to seal until I got that gasket.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 08-25-2010, 07:21 PM

That is a great link thanks al put it in my favorites..

ubtripn · 08-25-2010, 09:22 PM

Wow - thanks for that link, it is awesome!!!!!!!!!!!

sweetnlow67 · 08-25-2010, 09:31 PM

thats an awesome link!! thanks for the info big al!!

Arizona oldguy · 08-25-2010, 11:30 PM

So I take the 327 out of my 67 clean it all up real nice, put the felpro gasket set on it and new timing chain cover. Fill it with oil and do a oil pressure test, next day oil is leaking out from the front of the pan. Made a trip to the local speed shop, purchased a one piece gasket. It did cost some cash but what a nice gasket. Not sure who made it but wow.

btullis99 · 08-25-2010, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Jacfourteen

also there is a felpro gasket that is made from silicone that has steel inserts in it to protect against overtorque, and it's reusable too. I couldn't get mine to seal until I got that gasket.

me too. no more leaks after a single piece pan gasket.

tim21391 · 08-26-2010, 12:30 AM

what ive always done on oil pan gaskets were either A: take a 1/4"drive ratchet and hold it at the head and tighten it snug.. or take a wrench and after it getting tight i go 1/4-1/2 turn past... with no problems or leaks

Jacfourteen · 08-26-2010, 02:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Arizona oldguy

So I take the 327 out of my 67 clean it all up real nice, put the felpro gasket set on it and new timing chain cover. Fill it with oil and do a oil pressure test, next day oil is leaking out from the front of the pan. Made a trip to the local speed shop, purchased a one piece gasket. It did cost some cash but what a nice gasket. Not sure who made it but wow.

sorry, I didn't clarify. We are talking about the same gasket, its the silicone one piece felpro gasket. I like it because its reusable and it has the metal inserts, not to mention its one peice.

08-25-2010, 05:26 PM	#1
ubtripn Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 1,280	Serious Newbie Question I know it may sound dumb but what is the torque setting for the oil pan bolt on a 350? thx

08-25-2010, 06:24 PM	#3
Rollie396 someday it will be done! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lloydminster,AB. Canada Posts: 1,620	Re: Serious Newbie Question nice link! __________________ '72 C-10 Proud owner of a million new and used pieces that used to be and will once again be(god willing) a testament to the term "they don't build em like that anymore. '80 LWB 2wd beater '67 GMC long fleet (cab donor) '66 long step (parked till it's turn comes around) '65 short step (parts truck that will donate it's bed and possibly frame to the '66) '06 Grand Prix wife's car (she hardly lets me touch it) my pics

08-25-2010, 07:21 PM	#4
Jacfourteen Big Red - Now its a SWB! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oroville, Ca Posts: 1,624	Re: Serious Newbie Question also there is a felpro gasket that is made from silicone that has steel inserts in it to protect against overtorque, and it's reusable too. I couldn't get mine to seal until I got that gasket. __________________ 68 3/4 ton (Project)-350 Small Block, .030 over, 10:1 comp, 3998993 heads, C3BX edelbrock intake, comp cams XE268, Holley 670 SA, long tube headers, dual flow 40's, E-fan, Alum rad, currently under the knife getting shortened and bagged build thread 41 3/4 ton (wife's)-flatbed, fully restored to original 01 Tahoe LT 4WD (my daily driver)-Magnaflow Muffler, Rollin on 22's 02 Ford Mustang Convertable (Wife's Car)-Flowmaster 50, Clear corners, Intake, sittin on 18's

08-25-2010, 07:21 PM	#5
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,604	Re: Serious Newbie Question That is a great link thanks al put it in my favorites.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

08-25-2010, 09:22 PM	#6
ubtripn Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 1,280	Re: Serious Newbie Question Wow - thanks for that link, it is awesome!!!!!!!!!!!

08-25-2010, 09:31 PM	#7
sweetnlow67 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pleasant Hill, Missouri Posts: 77	Re: Serious Newbie Question thats an awesome link!! thanks for the info big al!!

08-25-2010, 11:30 PM	#8
Arizona oldguy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Queen Creek Arizona Posts: 56	Re: Serious Newbie Question So I take the 327 out of my 67 clean it all up real nice, put the felpro gasket set on it and new timing chain cover. Fill it with oil and do a oil pressure test, next day oil is leaking out from the front of the pan. Made a trip to the local speed shop, purchased a one piece gasket. It did cost some cash but what a nice gasket. Not sure who made it but wow.

08-26-2010, 12:30 AM	#10
tim21391 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Salina, Kansas Posts: 1,998	Re: Serious Newbie Question what ive always done on oil pan gaskets were either A: take a 1/4"drive ratchet and hold it at the head and tighten it snug.. or take a wrench and after it getting tight i go 1/4-1/2 turn past... with no problems or leaks __________________ 1972 C-10...402/400..flowmaster 40 series 1967 Mustang 347 stroker/C-4 1966 Mustang 289/3-speed 2013 Mustang V6/6speed w/300 ponies I may be 23, but i sure do knows 67-72s are sexy! Its not MPG its smiles per gallon! build started 11/25/08 build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=2993796



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