Should the thermostat be torqued tight? Wondering what the specs should be if so Thank you
K kbryant Petty Officer 2nd Class Joined Apr 20, 2013 Messages 154 Aug 21, 2016 #1 Should the thermostat be torqued tight? Wondering what the specs should be if so Thank you
P pnwboat Rear Admiral Joined Oct 8, 2007 Messages 4,251 Aug 21, 2016 #2 Standard torque value for 1/4 X 20 bolts for the thermostat is 70 inch pounds or about 6 ft pounds. Having said that, I just tighten'em down tight.
Standard torque value for 1/4 X 20 bolts for the thermostat is 70 inch pounds or about 6 ft pounds. Having said that, I just tighten'em down tight.
K kbryant Petty Officer 2nd Class Joined Apr 20, 2013 Messages 154 Aug 21, 2016 #3 Thank you for the info. I will just tighten down