I am rebuilding a 1275. Today I installed the pistons in the block. As I was attaching the connecting rods to the crankshaft three (3) of the bolts stripped. At the time I was using my torque wrench which I had set to 50 foot/pounds. That was the setting I got out of the Haynes manual. It said that for color-dyed bolts to use 50 foot/pounds and for phosphated to use 46 pounds. I didn't know the difference, so I went with the higher number.
So can someone recommend next steps? When I reverse the nuts they are just spinning in place (the bolts hold steady). I can buy replacement nuts/bolts but do I have the correct torque settings? And how can I get these things to come free?
Mike Pennell
So can someone recommend next steps? When I reverse the nuts they are just spinning in place (the bolts hold steady). I can buy replacement nuts/bolts but do I have the correct torque settings? And how can I get these things to come free?
Mike Pennell