Zkrazy Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 What's the cam tower torque spec? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc052685 Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 120ft/lb Not really, but I am hoping you dont see this and break your cae cause you dont know how to search. Google would probably give the results faster than it took the time to post your question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 fast z Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 It is a good idea to always heli-coil those bolts holes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc052685 Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 It is a good idea to always heli-coil those bolts holes. Yeah, espeialy after torque those thing down to 120ft/lb lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluDestiny Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 Also when you tighten them, make sure you do increments, like torque them all to 30lbs/ft, then all to 45lbs/ft, then 60lbs/ft etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zmanco Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 Also when you tighten them, make sure you do increments, like torque them all to 30lbs/ft, then all to 45lbs/ft, then 60lbs/ft etc. For the cam tower bolts that's not necessary. IIRC the spec is low, around 12 lb ft. No need to creep up on that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators BRAAP Posted December 11, 2009 Administrators Share Posted December 11, 2009 It is a good idea to always heli-coil those bolts holes. Ditto what Bryan said! It is not uncommon for one or more of those 8mm threads to strip when installing the cam towers. For the cam tower bolts that's not necessary. IIRC the spec is low, around 12 lb ft. No need to creep up on that Yeup, 12 ft/lbs is the spec and no need to creep up on it so long as the towers are fully seated against the head when you start torquing. If they are cocked/not seated, remove the tower and be sure there is no debris under the tower, both dowels in each tower are either in the head or the tower and not cocked, and try again. Lightly tap the tap of the tower with soft faced, (hard plastic or small dead blow) hammer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zmanco Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 And in case it wasn't obvious, torque the tower bolts with a cam installed. Make sure it turns freely. If it binds, loosen them, tap the towers with a soft faced hammer as BRAAP says, and tighten again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 fast z Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 Yes and always install cam first. Then install rocker arms second. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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