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Offline ChrisV289

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65 FB Cross Member
« 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
Chris
1965 Honey Gold Fastback (SJ 10/29/64)
1965 Caspian Blue Fastback (SJ 06/03/65)
2009 V6 Mustang Coupe

Offline jwc66k

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Re: 65 FB Cross Member
« Reply #1 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
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Offline ChrisV289

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Re: 65 FB Cross Member
« Reply #2 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....
Chris
1965 Honey Gold Fastback (SJ 10/29/64)
1965 Caspian Blue Fastback (SJ 06/03/65)
2009 V6 Mustang Coupe

Offline jwc66k

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Re: 65 FB Cross Member
« Reply #3 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
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