Not more torque, more bolt tension. When you reduce the friction between the
internal and
external threads and between the underside of the head of the fastener and the
part being
fastened, more of that rotational force is turned into axial force (tension in
the bolt)
instead of being taken up in overcoming metal to metal friction. Simply put,
with a little
antisieze on the threads you will hold the head down tighter for the same
torque reading
on the bolt.
Gary McCormick
San Jose, CA
SPL311RDST@aol.com wrote:
> 50 ft# is right. Thats what I've always used on my 1600. One thing to
> remember too... the minute you stick anti-sieze on the bolts (wich you SHOULD
> be doing in a bi-metal engine!) it throws the reading off - you get more
> torque then your indicator states. (enginerering types will hafta jump in
> here & explain it fully....)
>
> Better to go easy on it, then "reef 'em down" and have serious,
> machine-shop-only-to fix stuck/broke bolt problems !! Don't forget your
> re-torque at 50-500 mi too !
>
> Laurie :-)
> 70 SPL311
> 69 SRL311
> Chandler, AZ
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