The reason I ask is because in my manual there are 3 exploded views. 2 do not show lock washers and 1 does. Also there is no mention of them in any of the text. Also should I torque the pressure plate? Also no mention of this in my manual. Thanks.
...and I would torque everything correctly! Oh, a little locktight would not be a bad idea on the flywheel bolts too.
It says 75 - 85 lbs for the flywheel, but nothing for the pressure plate. I assume it needs it too. Any suggestions? And I had planned on Loc-tite for the bolts, thanks.
Some do use star washers . Torquing a bolt never hurts. I have a a chart that lists bolt size and what it is torqued to. What motor is this?
I learned years ago that if you are unsure...tighten till it strips then back off half a turn. Seriously though, I use high temp permanent threadlocker and somewhere here on the net (as mentioned in an earlier answer) there should be a chart listing the torque specs for bolts based on their diameter...e.g 1/2" bolts gets ____, 3/8" bolts get ____...etc Good luck
GURL...the older flywheels use lock washers, but some new ones don't. yours probably doe's. and definately TORQUE flywheel and pressure plate bolts...POP.
I just did a 351 Cleveland for a guy with no lock washers. I torqued them to spec. After he got exhaust on the car he came back down to my shop for a once over everything. Guess what, it had a strange knock that got worse the slower the engine ran. Hmmm? I pulled the bastard out! All but one of the Flywheel bolts had come loose. The little star washers are VERY important! Most times there is not enough clearance for a regular lock washer, but I would strongly recommend the little star washers in every application. By the way the car is a 70 mustang with big tube race headers, an 8 quart oil pan, and is a complete nightmare to work on.
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