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Old 01-20-2005, 09:40 PM
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hey, I have a 77 pontiac 400. Im torquein the crank bolt, the book says 160 ft/pounds. Is it really that much?? Please help THank you

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hey, I have a 77 pontiac 400. Im torquein the crank bolt, the book says 160 ft/pounds. Is it really that much?? Please help THank you

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Old 01-20-2005, 11:04 PM
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Welcome to the Forums.

The manual is correct. Get your big wrench out .

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Old 01-24-2005, 01:06 PM
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and if your torque wrench only goes to 150 ft lbs, get another torque wrench.

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Old 01-24-2005, 03:09 PM
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Usually mine you can feel a little more than it reads.Usually you have to have a flywheel holding tool or wedge in the bolts on ther crank.

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