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Old 11-28-2015, 02:55 PM   #1
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torque specs

I just replaced the gasket on the push rod cover on my 57 chevy truck (235). does anyone know the torque pressure for the cover bolts? Can't find it anyplace.
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Old 11-28-2015, 03:59 PM   #2
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Re: torque specs

I am not finding that but the pan bolts are tightened to 6 to 7 ft lbs or 72 inch lbs. I'm pretty sure the bolts are the same along the pan rails as the side cover bolts are. The main thing is don't over tighten the and break the bolt or squash the gasket and bend the
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