Flywheel bolt torque

[S Car Go]

Question, I'm about to bolt my resurfaced flywheel to the crank. I bought new grade 8 bolts because the car got disassembled over 30 yrs ago. I could only find one of the originals. How many Ft. pounds of torque do I use? It looks like 7/16 fine thread.

 

[memike]

Give us the info, what year and what engine please. I don't know witch book to look threw

 

[713404spd]

A grunt, a fart, and a half a turn

 

[perfacar]

hi, the book calls for 55 ft lbs. just food for thought

 

[sireland67]

LA Engine Torque Specifications Small Block Chrysler 273, 318, 340, 360
* Torque values shown are in ft/lbs unless otherwise noted
* Follow factory torque sequence

Fastener
Torque Thread Size
Camshaft Lockbolt 35 7/16-14
Carburetor to Manifold Nut 7 5/16-24
Clutch Housing Bolt 30 3/8-16
Connecting Rod Nut - Plain 45 3/8-24
Crankshaft Bolt (Vibration Damper) 135 3/4-16
Cylinder Head Bolt 273-318 85 1/2-13
Cylinder Head Bolt 340-360 95 1/2-13
Flywheel Cover Bolt 100 in/lbs 1/4-20
Flywheel Housing to Block Bolt 50
Flywheel to Crankshaft Bolt 55 7/16-20
Fuel Pump to Block 30 3/8-16
Intake Manifold Bolt 35 3/8-16
Main Bearing Cap Bolt 85 1/2-13
Oil Pan Drain Plug 20 1/2-20
Oil Pan Bolt 15 5/16-20
Oil Pump Cover Bolt 95 in/lbs 1/4-20
Oil Pump to Block Bolt 35 3/8-16
Rocker Shaft Bolt 30 3/8-16
Spark Plug 30 14mm
Timing Cover Bolt (cast) 30 3/8-16
Torque Converter to Flexplate Bolt 270 in/lbs 5/16-24
Vibration Damper Pulley Bolt 200 in/lbs 5/16-20
Water Pump to Block Bolt 30 3/8-16<<<<<<<<< 30 FP (HERE)

 

[S Car Go]

She's a 65 273. You guys are too much! Thanks for the good info and the chuckle.