Spark plug torque and cam cap torque specs

PostPost by: StressCraxx » Tue Nov 24, 2020 1:06 am

12 lbs/ft with a drop of engine oil on the threads. If I don't have a torque wrench, the "light nip" as above.
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PostPost by: 2cams70 » Tue Nov 24, 2020 2:22 am

Whilst you can get away with "a light nip" for something non critical like a spark plug I do hope people are using a proper torque wrench on their cam bearing cap nuts!
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