Taking my original 7" & 8" inch wheels in to get new tires mounted. What is the recommended torque setting for install.
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...I Believe it is 50 Ft/Lbs. I Torque Mine to 55.
By Hand, Never an Impact Wrench!
By Hand, Never an Impact Wrench!
My chart shows 70 lb/ft to 80 lb/ft.
I did a quick scan of the service manual and
owners manual without finding it stated. If it is in there, please say where.
I was interested if it specifies that the torque value is clean and DRY.
owners manual without finding it stated. If it is in there, please say where.
I was interested if it specifies that the torque value is clean and DRY.
Good question Dave. I haven't been able to find a definitive answer for the stock mag campis either.
I torque to 50 ft lbs based on what others have said but haven't found the source.
Forest, what chart are you referring too?
I torque to 50 ft lbs based on what others have said but haven't found the source.
Forest, what chart are you referring too?
Just a generic torque chart found on line for bolts by size and finish.
70. That is with the studs lubricated and tightened in a cross pattern.
Come back in 20 miles and torque them again. They will loosen up.
Come back in 20 miles and torque them again. They will loosen up.
THANKS for the scan!
Joe
Joe
Thanks so much.
quote:Originally posted by JAG13CAT:
Dave; Found info in a supplement of material I have that was published with the Pantera.
States wheel nut torque to be 43-58 ft. lbs.
See Attached
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You want the lug to be about as tight as you can get with a simple tire iron and the threads lubricated.
That is going to be right around 65-70 and after you drive the car around 50 miles or so, go though at least one heat/cool down cycle, recheck them.
What they mean by 48 is that you tighten the lugs in a criss cross pattern starting at 48 and increase in about 5 pound increments until you get them tight.
60 ft-lbs is not enough. Trust me. You are going to loose a wheel at that. Ask me how I know? Welding up 10" Campis because they came loose, fell off and cracked as a result is not what you want to worry about.
70 really isn't too much either. Put anti-sieze compound on the threads as well.
That is going to be right around 65-70 and after you drive the car around 50 miles or so, go though at least one heat/cool down cycle, recheck them.
What they mean by 48 is that you tighten the lugs in a criss cross pattern starting at 48 and increase in about 5 pound increments until you get them tight.
60 ft-lbs is not enough. Trust me. You are going to loose a wheel at that. Ask me how I know? Welding up 10" Campis because they came loose, fell off and cracked as a result is not what you want to worry about.
70 really isn't too much either. Put anti-sieze compound on the threads as well.