alpha one retainer nut

[blackz3]

The book says to mark the retainer and houseing so it can go back in the same place.<br />ok what if i broke the nut getting it out, how do i know where to stop tightening the new one when i put it back together. its a 1988 attached to a 5.7liter 260hp

 

[Don S]

Re: alpha one retainer nut

What retaining nut are you asking about?

 

[blackz3]

Re: alpha one retainer nut

upper gear houseing....sorry

 

[Bondo]

Re: alpha one retainer nut

Factory Shop Manual Torque Value on that is 200ft/lbs......................

 

[blackz3]

Re: alpha one retainer nut

do they make a spanner/torque wrench for just this purpose and if so where can i get one

 

[Don S]

Re: alpha one retainer nut

Click here for the upper retainer wrench. A standard 1/2" drive torque wrench fits in the small end of the retainer wrench.

 

[blackz3]

Re: alpha one retainer nut

thanx this should be interesting!!!

 

[blackz3]

Re: alpha one retainer nut

Thanx for the info and the link ..whats got me confused is the torque ....if the wrench is lets say 10in long doesnt the torque change or do they take this into consideration when giveing the value

 

[Don S]

Re: alpha one retainer nut

Read this<br />It's amazing what you can find when you use the correct manuals.

 

[Trent]

Re: alpha one retainer nut

Blackz3... When using extension on torque wrenches use the formula below.<br /><br /><br />TW= TExA<br /> ________<br /> B<br /><br />A= Lever Length of Wrench<br />B= Lever Length of Wrench and Extension<br />TE= Required Torque on Bolt<br />TW= Torque Reading on Dial