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Topic: Can rod bolt get loose ?
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Pierre
Gearhead Posts: 366
From: France
Registered: Apr 2002
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posted 10-04-2002 04:28 AM
   
I just finished changing my rod bearing since they didn't look too great (had a weak oil pump for years). Had a question though, it seems that rod bolt assembly (stock set up) could easily get loose (no loctite, no lock washer,....)
I torqued them to 22ft/pds. I am sure they will not loosen up ?
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mustangzrule
Journeyman Posts: 87
From: Orion, MI
Registered: Sep 2002
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posted 10-04-2002 09:58 AM
What engine? My [u]memory[/u] is telling me 40 ft lb for rod bolts and I definately use loctite.
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Clark
Gearhead Posts: 592
From: Rowlett,Texas
Registered: Aug 99
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posted 10-04-2002 10:33 AM
Pierre,
This sounds like the correct torque for 5/16 rod bolts, The 40 is for 3/8. Believe me if your wrong the 40 will snap the 5/16 bolt. Loctite is a good thing to use but is not called out in the manual, believe it or not they stay torqued. ------------------
69 393W Sportsroof Deluxe
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mustangzrule
Journeyman Posts: 87
From: Orion, MI
Registered: Sep 2002
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posted 10-04-2002 11:40 AM
Clark, you are right. I was assuming 351W. I should have been more clear in my post.
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Pierre
Gearhead Posts: 366
From: France
Registered: Apr 2002
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posted 10-04-2002 02:42 PM
Thanks guys !!
Yes it is definitely 5/16 (302). I probably should have used loctite but like you say no manual (ford or Tom Monroe's)mentions it so I did not. Must be safe.
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Butch Jennings
Gearhead Posts: 595
From: No. California
Registered: Apr 2000
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posted 10-04-2002 09:11 PM
Rod bolts should be installed and torqued with motor oil or moly lube (if they were re-sized with moly). Loctite should never be used on rod, main or head bolts. Butch
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