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Title: 8v71 flexplate torque spec????
Post by: mccarlk on October 17, 2008, 11:48:58 AM

does anybody know the torque for the 8 flexplate bolts on a 8v71 they are 9/16 bolts ,thanks ken

Title: Re: 8v71 flexplate torque spec????
Post by: makemineatwostroke on October 17, 2008, 12:04:12 PM

torque down to 50# and then turn a 90 degree using new bolts which you should ( old school was around 110# + or - ) have a great day

Title: Re: 8v71 flexplate torque spec????
Post by: mccarlk on October 17, 2008, 03:47:04 PM

thanks, they are new bolts, should i put any thread locker?

Title: Re: 8v71 flexplate torque spec????
Post by: makemineatwostroke on October 17, 2008, 03:50:59 PM

Ken; if they are DD bolts it will have it on each bolt, if not use loctite have a great day

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