Dan Kramarsky wrote:
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> Ok, I have a 318 block I am working with. What torque should I use to mount the rear
> face of block ( those 3/8-16 tranny mount holes ) to the stand head?
>
> Should it be the same torque? Or *more* torque since its supporting the entire weight
> of the block?
>
> Also I bought Grade 8 bolts for this. Was that correct to do?
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> and last: is it a good idea to chase the threads of the those holes before putting the
> block on the stand?
>
> -dan
>
>
> Dan K.
Hey Dan, I used grade 8 bolts when I had mine up on the stand. I used
grade 8 bolts with grade 8 washers (and nuts for the lower holes where
the bolts went through the block casting). I tightened them down goood
and tight by hand. I didn't use a torque wrench, but you could. I also
would not reuse those bolts for anything afterwards. The stress from
holding up an engine at high torque levels would make me not trust them
again. And yeah - tap the bolt holes before you put it on the stand,
and then again after, when you are ready to bolt the trans up to it.
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