Torque Setting

[Dejavu1]

Can anyone advise the Carb to Aluminum Intake Torque Bolt Settings for A12 Roadrunner? Thanks for any help.

 

[PurpleBeeper]

I don't have a service manual in front of me, but I think it's 25 ft.lbs. I've never put a torque wrench on mine.

 

[lewtot184]

if your referring to the carb mounting screws 5lftlbs would work. sometimes i just tighten them by hand with a nut driver.. keep in mind the aluminum is easy to mess up.

 

[Dejavu1]

Thank you gentlemen. The aluminum intake was my cause for concern; and I will be conservative with the torque, crank it, and then see if the carb-to-intake bolts needs further tightening.

 

[440beep]

After tightening, double check the secondary throttle plates move freely and there's no sticking through the movement. Its scary as hell when they stick open momentarily. Ask me how I know.

 

[Daves69]

FWIW, Larry Shepard's Six-Pack publication indicates 7 foot pounds. Then too, he is referring to "nuts" which would require studs instead of bolts.

 

[Richard Cranium]

Thank you gentlemen.

Gentlemen? Who stepped in?

 

[Dejavu1]

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