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Colloggett · 11-03-2018, 12:37 PM

After a lot of time and frustration, the crank is straightened, the damaged journal repaired and all journals reground ten thou under. I'm trying to put the crank back and I'm sceptical about the torque values and sequencing in the manual I'm using. It only quotes one torque value for the main cap bolts despite them being different diameters. I'd expect different values. Also the tightening sequence starts with the side-clamp bolts at one end and then works towards the middle in a diagonal pattern. This is the opposite of what I'd expect, and the opposite of the SOHC guidance.

Can anybody help?

11-03-2018, 12:37 PM	#25
Colloggett Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Nottingham, UK Posts: 44	Re: Removing Engine - Need advice on alternator and wiring harness After a lot of time and frustration, the crank is straightened, the damaged journal repaired and all journals reground ten thou under. I'm trying to put the crank back and I'm sceptical about the torque values and sequencing in the manual I'm using. It only quotes one torque value for the main cap bolts despite them being different diameters. I'd expect different values. Also the tightening sequence starts with the side-clamp bolts at one end and then works towards the middle in a diagonal pattern. This is the opposite of what I'd expect, and the opposite of the SOHC guidance. Can anybody help?