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65_302 Gearhead Posts: 157 From: Bixby, OK Registered: Jul 2001	posted 11-11-2002 08:16 AM What's the proper torque for the carb mounting nuts? It has a spacer, if that makes a difference. IP: Logged
SteveLaRiviere Administrator Posts: 31026 From: Saco, Maine Registered: May 99	posted 11-11-2002 05:12 PM Just snug. I never use a torque wrench there, but I make sure to use a criscross pattern. If I had to guess, 10 lbs/ft. ------------------ '70 Mustang Mach 1 - '72 Mustang Sprint - '94 F-150 IP: Logged
V8 Thumper Gearhead Posts: 2991 From: Orange, Ca. United States of America Registered: Dec 2001	posted 11-11-2002 05:15 PM Agreed. I'd say 10-12, certainly no more ------------------ 1965 GT coupe, 333ci aluminum headed/solid cammed stroker, four speed, 3.70:1 9" All Blue Oval, no blue bottle http://mustangsandmore.50megs.com/V8Thumper.html IP: Logged
65_302 Gearhead Posts: 157 From: Bixby, OK Registered: Jul 2001	posted 11-11-2002 06:15 PM Thanks. I use the criscross method - back to front, back to front. I may have over torqued them before. There was a small leak out the back. The top of the intake was discolored. IP: Logged

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