Scott,
I wouldn't feel too bad about using an incorrect torque specification. When
I rebuilt my 2L I had a reputable machine shop assemble the short block. I
had the engine on a stand and for some reason the last item I put on was the
oil pan. Before installing the oil pan I had a feeling that I should check
the torque settings on the rods. They were way loose -- early 1600 settings
I think. So I torqued the rod bolts and checked the main bearing bolts --
they were also too loose. I paid more than a few dollars to have a quality
job done by well regarded shop and the results were not good.
Two sayings that seem to apply when working on roadsters:
!.) trust -- but verify
2.) the old carpenter's saying -- measure twice -- cut once.
Good Luck,
Jerry
----- Original Message -----
From: "Scott Calkins" <scott@dragonsetc.com>
To: "Datsun Roadster list" <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, March 03, 2001 6:40 PM
Subject: Long time!
> Well ita been a long time since I posted to the list and longer since I
have
> had the baby running. As some of you remember I had rebuilt the moter on
> my 1600 but did not do a proper torqu on the nuts on the piston rod. As
> youcan guess the result was not fun. Well After a year or so of sitting
in
> the back yard I got theurge to work on it. Quick question though what is
the
> proper torque setting for the piston rod bolts?
>
> Scott Calkins
>
> '01 Dodge Dakoda
> '70 1600 roadster
> '69 2000 roadster
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