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Torque Specs for an M38 A1?

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by 53m38a1, Feb 23, 2006.

  1. Feb 23, 2006
    53m38a1

    53m38a1 New Member

    Charleston, SC
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    Does anyone know or can someone tell me where to look for the following torque specs for a 53 M38 A1:

    Engine Head bolts
    Clutch plates
    Transmission

    Thanks
     
    53m38a1, Feb 23, 2006
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  2. Feb 26, 2006
    PeteL

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    Hi,

    First off, nearly everything will be the same as F-134 civilian CJ5. Use Chilton's manual or whoever.

    Army tech manual 9-8014 gives 60-65ft.lbs for the head bolts. They say the transmission should be 'tightened evenly," and the clutch they don't want to get into. Try the Military Vehicle collectors clubs for manuals.

    Granville King's Jeep Bible will tell you 50-60# for transmission to clutch housing, and 20-26# for clutch cover bolts.

    Me, I say "stop just before you break it."

    Good Luck.

    Pete L

    1952 M38A1-C (all original)
    1557 CJ5 (all original)
     
    PeteL, Feb 26, 2006
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