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1st Generation 1964 1/2 - 1973 - Questions & general discussions that apply to a specific year => 1964 1/2 - 1965 => Topic started by: ChrisV289 on October 17, 2012, 09:55:16 PM

Title: 65 FB Cross Member
Post by: ChrisV289 on October 17, 2012, 09:55:16 PM

What are the torque specs on the two bolts that hold the cross member underneath the oil pan....Can't seem to find it....Thanks

Title: Re: 65 FB Cross Member
Post by: jwc66k on October 18, 2012, 03:59:06 PM

I went thru this same exercise and wound up using the 67 spec for the same bolt, 379068-S - 45-60 ft lbs.
("Tighten until it turns easy, then back off 3/4 turn" - a GM spec.)
Jim

Title: Re: 65 FB Cross Member
Post by: ChrisV289 on October 18, 2012, 04:52:49 PM

Thanks, although I got impatient and wanted to get the car back on it's own tires I put it at 70 ft lbs last night.  Been sitting on jacks for 3 months and now ready for our car show season here in the desert....

Title: Re: 65 FB Cross Member
Post by: jwc66k on October 18, 2012, 05:11:04 PM

When in doubt, read the instructions, or the net - http://www.engineershandbook.com/Tables/torque.htm For a grade 5 bolt, you are very close.
Jim