re: Strange Torgue Experience

["Tony Sims" <simstony@domain.elided>]

>I just completed installing my flywheel on my '76 Spider. When I stepped
>the torque values from 40 to 60 then to the final 81 foot pounds I
>didn't notice the bolts advancing very much at all. I mean the wrench
>clicked and I couldn't tell if the bolt moved...
>
>Are these fasteners and the crank so damn hard that the amount of
>movement wouldn't be noticeable? Do they simply not stretch? Anyone have
>similar experiences?

Small world.  I just did the same job with the same wrench and the same
conditions.  These bolts are strong like bull, Vasha.  Not stretching so much
at 80 lbs/ft, da?  All is well.

Now, did you remember to slip that metal shim that goes between your engine
block and the top of your bell housing back over the tranny mount studs before
you bolted up the flywheel?  Otherwise, you might get to repeat your torque
experiment... (not really, just pull the studs like Jim Steck advised me).
Cheers,

Tony
Portland, OR
74 GTV 2000
70 2800CS
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