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Valve Cover Torque Spec.

Discussion in 'Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8' started by zila, Oct 20, 2020.

  1. Oct 20, 2020
    zila

    zila I throw poop

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    Replacing the OEM 50 year old leaking valve cover gaskets. I have searched the interweb and cannot find a definitive torque spec. 50 inch pounds has come up a few times and a lot of just crank er down with a 1/4" nut driver till tight. Anyone in the know?
     
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  2. Oct 20, 2020
    73 cj5

    73 cj5 Not ready for the junkyard yet

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    50-inch pounds
     
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  3. Oct 20, 2020
    zila

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    Thanks. I'm on it.
     
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    timgr

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    Yep, use a nut driver. I would guess that's in the range of 50 in-lbs.
     
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  5. Oct 20, 2020
    zila

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    I used a inch/lb torque wrench and 1/4" drive. 50 Inch/lbs aint much. Pass side done. PITA. Driver side tomorrow maybe..
     
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