66 Poly torque specs question

[TonyB]

I torqued the Flexplate bolts to 65# on my 66 Poly 318. Read somewhere that the Poly application is 60#. Also read somewhere that the 7/16-20 bolts here should be at 55#. A little confused. 426 Hemi specs for same bolt are 70#?

 

[67 coronet]

i think you are fine with the 65 foot lbs.only time 5 to 10 lbs make a big diff is when you are crushing gaskets.that is a metal to metal suface and 65 is a normal spec for 7/16 bolts.

 

[Dako]

Agree with 67 Coronet.

Good on ya' for keeping the Poly alive! I get as many comments & questions about my Poly as I do about the original paint color of the car!

 

[TonyB]

That is the way we are going

 

[ws27]

That's a nice looking engine.

The car looks great too.