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Old 06-17-2007, 02:35 PM
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Default Installing Carb
I'm reinstalling the carb back on my car. Is there any bolt torque specification? I don't want to over torque the bolts..

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Old 06-17-2007, 05:25 PM
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Ballpark torque around 15 ft. lbs. s/b sufficient.

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Old 06-17-2007, 05:52 PM
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Exclamation Don't overtighten!
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Ballpark torque around 15 ft. lbs. s/b sufficient.
About half that is all that's needed, definitely no more than 15 lb ft. The airhorn on a Q-jet carb is easily warped by overtightening, be careful.

EDIT: After some looking around on the 'net, no more than 5 lb. ft. should be used to snug down a Q-jet.

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