D17 Connecting rod Toque
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Topic: D17 Connecting rod Toque
Posted By: Kevin
Subject: D17 Connecting rod Toque
Date Posted: 25 Apr 2010 at 10:56am
Does anyone know the torque setting for connecting rod nut for 226 engine..I looked it up says 45-55ft lbs with locknut or 70 ft lbs with castle nut..Is this the rod castle nut or locknut.. just stumped now. Having a moment of CRS!!!
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Posted By: CTuckerNWIL
Date Posted: 25 Apr 2010 at 11:00am
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That is a castle nut. The slots are for wire tying through the hole in the bolt.
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Posted By: Kevin
Date Posted: 25 Apr 2010 at 11:24am
| Thats what I was thinking but upon looking at the rod bolts I see no holes to lock the nuts.. |
Posted By: Dean SW IA
Date Posted: 25 Apr 2010 at 11:48am
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That is An old style lock nut that was used back then.
Dean SW IA
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Posted By: Kevin
Date Posted: 25 Apr 2010 at 11:51am
| so I should be ok to torque them to 45-55 and be done with them?? |
Posted By: Ages Cat
Date Posted: 25 Apr 2010 at 4:04pm
| Typically lock nuts are replaced after each use. After the nut has been on and off its locking qualities diminish. |