RE: BIG mistake

[Rich Kinsley <rlkinsley@xxxxxxxxx>]

That seems pretty low for lug nuts though. I torque 'em to 100lbs in the 
star method. The 3/8" foreign car lugs were something like 65lbs as I 
recall.

Rich Kinsley '64 Dodge Polara 4dr 318poly w/goodies
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Steve Mick wrote:
> 
> A while back I questioned the torque  spec of 65 ft. lbs. on the spindle 
> 
> nut.  I just figgered where I got that spec.  The wheel LUG nuts are 
> spec.ed 
> to that amount. .  The spindle nut is tightened to 80-90  INCH pounds 
> and 
> then backed off one notch on the casteel nut.  Bearing clearance when 
> adjusted correctly is 0 to .003 tolerance. I hope this incorrect 
> information 
> has not caused any problems...................MO
> 
> 
> {Steve Mick}
> http://stevemick.shutterfly.com/pictures#Part%202 
> 



Rich Kinsley '64 Dodge Polara 4dr 318poly w/goodies


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