Bell housing bolts

[davidj]

Hello.
Does anyone know the torque settings for the four gearbox/bell housing bolts? I cannot find any value in the workshop manual.

Thanks in advance,

David

[p.faurie]

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Regards phil

[mbell]

There are some general torque numbers provided for each bolt size in the front of the manual. If one isn't specified you can use these as default values.

[alan.barker]

Reminder be sure to seal the bottom left bolt to stop leaks from the gearbox
Alan

[davidj]

Morning,

Unfortunately the general torque number are missing from my manual and I don't have a FT setting on my torque wrench! I think (from memory) they are 7/16 unc. Could someone please have a look for me.

Ta,

[ericbushby]

Technical Data section, Page 27, General Nuts and Bolts.
7/16 UNC.- 30-35 lbs/ft or 4.14 to 4.85 Kg/Metres
Eric in Burnley
Hope this helps

[ElanDNA]

Morning,

Unfortunately the general torque number are missing from my manual and I don't have a FT setting on my torque wrench! I think (from memory) they are 7/16 unc. Could someone please have a look for me.

Ta,

Good evening
Your missing torque settings :

March 1970 (1).pdf

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Urs

[CBUEB1771]

I think (from memory) they are 7/16 unc.

These bolts are 3/8"-16 UNC, unfortunately I am away from my Workshop Manual so I don't know what Lotus gave as the general toque for these bolts. I was able to lay my hands on the Lotus Service Bulletin for installation of the Lotus five speed gearbox, no torque values given there!

[davidj]

Thanks very much Urs and Eric!

[alan.barker]

Hello.
Does anyone know the torque settings for the four gearbox/bell housing bolts? I cannot find any value in the workshop manual.

Thanks in advance,

David

In Workshop Manuel Elan page 25 "Clutch housing to Gearbox" 40-45 lbs/ft
Alan

[1owner69Elan]

Would the torque values be the same for a magnesium bell housing?