<VV> Torque spec question/answer

[Sethracer at aol.com]

Recommended 12 Ft lbs if Dry 9 Ft lbs if lubricated. - Several sources. It  
is defined by the fastener manufacturers based on the thread 1/4 x 20 Grade 
 8. 
 
Your 10 ft lbs is probably close enough.
 
The 66-up  which are 5/16-24 grade 8 would be   27 dry and  20 lubricated
 
I don't think the 66-up shop manual lists one either.
 
 
 
Seth Emerson
 
 
 
In a message dated 5/15/2010 6:19:07 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time,  
judynrandy at comcast.net writes:


I  have a question.  Is there an actual torque spec for the 1/4 x 20 gr. 8  
bolts that bolt in the straps and secure the drive shafts in  a '65?  

If there is, I can't find it.  I torqued my bolts to 10  ft./lbs.  Also, 
what about other years?  Thoughts and  suggestions?  Thanks.