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Topic: Torque strap installed!! Need final opinions
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rockafellz
Gearhead Posts: 1291
From: San Lorenzo, CA, USA
Registered: Aug 2001
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posted 12-11-2002 04:04 PM
   
Hey Guys,My Dad and I installed the torque strap last night. Need your final thoughts of the materials we used. We used a turnbuckle and all grade 8 bolts and locking nuts. The bolt connected to the head is spaced with an alternator spacer (used to clear the oil pressure sender). I have about 7/8"-1" of thread screwed into the head, about 1" of spacer, 2 washers and a turnbuckle between the head of the bolt and the head. The bottom half is bolted to the sway bar mount. Is the Gr.8 bolt in the cylinder head sufficient enough to hold the turnbuckle under load? Even though majority of the bolt isn't screwed into the head? I'll take pics tonight if anyone isn't clear. Thanks in advance. Erik p.s. We revved it a few times last night and there is very minimal movement now.  I'm just worried about if it will hold up at 6000rpm ------------------
1966 Ford Mustang 2+2
Mine - Restomod in Progress 1966 Ford Mustang Coupe
Dad's - Original Unrestored [This message has been edited by rockafellz (edited 12-11-2002).]
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 11429
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 12-11-2002 04:08 PM
Mine is only into the head about 1 1/4" with a grade8 bolt.It's held up well so far,I've tested it a few times. 
SCOOP
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rockafellz
Gearhead Posts: 1291
From: San Lorenzo, CA, USA
Registered: Aug 2001
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posted 12-11-2002 04:09 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Fastymz:
I've tested it a few times.
A few times???    Erik ------------------
1966 Ford Mustang 2+2
Mine - Restomod in Progress 1966 Ford Mustang Coupe
Dad's - Original Unrestored
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steve'66
Gearhead Posts: 6522
From: Sonoma,CA,USA
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 12-11-2002 08:20 PM
Erik,I'd get rid of the spacer and keep it close to the head. That spacer adds extra leverage to the bolt which could open up the hole in aluminum heads. Just turn your oil pressure sender out of the way. Other than that, sounds good. SteveW
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 11429
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 12-11-2002 08:27 PM
Eric I forgot about the alum heads.Do what Steve says tells you to do. SCOOP ------------------
oddly obsessed with big scoops on little Mustangs 2.26 60'S
14.9 @ 90.86MPH 65 coupe,351w,C4,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,8"3.40 TracLoc,Cragar SS,Black Suede. https://mustangsandmore.com/ubb/Fastymz.html
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rockafellz
Gearhead Posts: 1291
From: San Lorenzo, CA, USA
Registered: Aug 2001
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posted 12-12-2002 01:26 AM
I have ported cast iron Windsor JRs on my 302. Should I be cautious with cast irons? I could turn the sender out of the way though i'd have to build a new L bracket.Thanks in advance. Erik ------------------
1966 Ford Mustang 2+2
Mine - Restomod in Progress 1966 Ford Mustang Coupe
Dad's - Original Unrestored
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steve'66
Gearhead Posts: 6522
From: Sonoma,CA,USA
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 12-12-2002 09:55 AM
Erik,You're ok with the cast heads, I thought yours were aluminum.  SteveW
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 19704
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 12-12-2002 10:09 AM
Yes you are fine. ------------------
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 11429
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 12-12-2002 02:47 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Moneymaker:
Yes you are fine.
I'll go with,What ever Alex,and SteveW say to do. SCOOP
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oddly obsessed with big scoops on little Mustangs 2.26 60'S
14.9 @ 90.86MPH 65 coupe,351w,C4,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,8"3.40 TracLoc,Cragar SS,Black Suede. https://mustangsandmore.com/ubb/Fastymz.html
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