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Topic: Flexplate Bolts
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Inliner
Journeyman Posts: 11
From: San Antonio
Registered: Jan 2001
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posted 04-10-2001 11:04 AM
   
Hey guys, I'm assembling the bottom end of my 250 currently and need some advice. I picked up a set of Mr. Gasket crankshaft/flexplate bolts for a small block Ford and they have a set of those funky lock washers with the angled tips around the circumference of the washer. Alone, the bolts are about two to three threads shorter than the ones that came out of the crank. Should I use these on the bolts or just apply a little loctite to them? Anyone have any tips on keeping the crank still while torquing these down? It's up on a stand. ThanksJohn ------------------
'68 Mustang
250/221 Argentine Head
C4, 9" rear, 3.50's, T-lock [This message has been edited by Inliner (edited 04-10-2001).]
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66 coupe
Gearhead Posts: 230
From: Orlando, FL
Registered: Nov 99
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posted 04-10-2001 05:33 PM
The rule of thumb is to engage a bolt at least the same as its diameter. So a 3/8" bolt has to go at least 3/8" into the threaded hole to be effective. Locktite will help prevent it from backing out, but won't make it any stronger if its too short.In the case of a bolt into a nut, the bolt has to at least pass thru the nut. ------------------
Jack Collins
'66 coupe
250 Crossflow / T-5
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 13182
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 04-10-2001 11:46 PM
Loose the washers and use the loctite.  ------------------
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