Torque Specs

joeyfast13 · Post by **joeyfast13** » Thu Nov 18, 2010 10:50 pm

Can Someone Give Me the torque specs on a f134..
And on my head gasket is the metal side up or down thanks
thanks

Post by **wesk** » Fri Nov 19, 2010 12:19 am

Head gasket position is determined by the manufacturer. They are not done all the same. Same goes for any additional sealers that may be needed . If the instruction sheet that came with the gasket is missing just go to the manufacturer's web site for the preferred installation procedure. The torque values and sequence are in the TM 9-8015-1 pages 127 & 128 for the M38A1 engine. That manual can be downloaded for free on the downloads page.
http://www.willysmjeeps.com/v2/modules. ... tit&lid=85

GPA · Post by **GPA** » Fri Nov 19, 2010 3:10 am

I am in the middle of a rebuild. Sent three or four e-mails on the technical helpline to Fel-Pro about the installation of their gasket. No reply. There were no instructions on their website or in the package. Finally phoned them and they gave me the instructions. Expected more professionality from a company like Fel-Pro.

joeyfast13 · Post by **joeyfast13** » Fri Nov 19, 2010 10:54 am

thanks for everyones help

Post by **wesk** » Fri Nov 19, 2010 11:23 am

Which part number Felpro gasket did you use and what were their instructions?

GPA · Post by **GPA** » Fri Nov 19, 2010 4:03 pm

Hi Wes,
The head gasket Part# is 7543 SBX. Replaces P.# 649005 The instructions for installation were: "The side with steel sheet goes down, toward the block. The side with composite material goes toward the head. The side with steel sheet should be coated with High Tack (Permatex) or Permatex #3 or similar. The composite side should not be coated with anything (dry).
Zoli

Post by **wesk** » Fri Nov 19, 2010 5:00 pm

Thanks Zoli.

Joey theres the answer for the Felpro gasket. Which gasket do you have?

joeyfast13 · Post by **joeyfast13** » Sat Nov 20, 2010 12:59 am

felpro so that answers it.. thanks
wes i couldnt find torque specs on timing cover

Post by **wesk** » Sat Nov 20, 2010 8:03 pm

When a specific torque for a specific fastener is not listed anywhere in the manual you then refer to the standard torque chart. Many of the pre 1970 manuals did not contain one. Any of the 70 and up manuals will have one to use. You will need to ID the bolt grade, diameter and thread pitch.

Use this chart with automotive grade bolts

Use this chart with AN, NAS & MS hardware.

This chart helps with how to use the torque wrench in unusual situations.

All the above assumes that we are dealing with clean dry threads. When a manual requires a lubricant on the threads they will usually publish the torque figure but it is usually at least 20% lower then the dry torque figure.