I need to know the torque specs for the flywheel bolts and torque converter bolts. I have a 77 Scout II with a 304 and a TF-727 tranny. Any answers and suggestions are greatly appreciated!

Thanks,
Angelo

From one newb to another autos( such as the 727's ahve flexplates not flywheels) I know not a big deal but still. Also your questions would probably be more readily answered at www.binderbulletin.org Sorry I didn't have any real tech for ya.
Ryan E

the back of my manual says 45-55 lbs for the flywheel to crankshaft bolts. I don't know if the flexplate specs would be the same, I would think so. The torque converter bolts aren't listed, but good luck getting a torque wrench in there anyway, I would use some loc-tite on those and call it good.

Torque converter bolts get sealant to prevent leaks.

Newbies helping newbies, what a concept.

Originally posted by TATER
Torque converter bolts get sealant to prevent leaks.

Newbies helping newbies, what a concept.

that was a joke right?:confused:

Originally posted by BMF Scout


that was a joke right?:confused:

nope but this thread is:rolleyes:

Originally posted by TATER
Torque converter bolts get sealant to prevent leaks.

Newbies helping newbies, what a concept.

Sealant on converter bolts? I don't know about you, but every torque converter I've ever installed hasn't had threaded holes into the inner casing. That would be a very stupid design if they did. Like it was said, you're not going to get a torque wrench on the converter to flexplate bolts, so put locktite on them and tighten them up.

FLEX PLATE to BLOCK bolts get a sealent (such as Permatex #2), TORQUE CONVERTER bolt shouldn't need a sealent... but thread locker isn't a bad idea.


Hodges, might want to invest in a factory service manual, MANY good (and required) tips in there. ~$70 and worth every penny as an exellent referance. Also has torque specs for all the fastners.

BUSTED. Got caught repeating what I thought I heard.

Now explain how a flywheel bolted to a block works. I've seen them bolted to cranks before...:flipoff2:


So I dont spread anymore mis-information, how does a crank leak oil onto a flywheel? Is it the main bearing journals?

I'm sure Rusty probably assumed the reader to have a working knowledge of the engine. The IH flywheel is bolted directly to the end of the crank. The IH flexplate has a spacer block between the crank and the flexplate... I'm sure the spacer block is the "block" he's referring to. Anyway, the bolt holes in the crank are not blind holes, they penetrate all the way through the crankshaft into the crankcase (that's where the oil is kept:flipoff2: ) so if you don't seal the bolts, they will leak.