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Ok, need some torque specs on the following, don't have a manual.

1. the 4 windage tray nuts used on ARP studs to hold the windage tray. The ARP card doesn't list any torque value

2. the 2 cam retaining plate bolts?

3. the 1 bolt that holds the timing gear to the cam

4. the Flywheel bolts (ARP lists two torque values, both different for moly and oil) These bolts will need sealant on the threads, what sealant should I use and what torque/procedure when installing them?

5. the 6 Pressur Plate bolts

that's it, thanks in advance.
 

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1.) I don't remember a specific torq value for windage tray retainer nuts, but I'd figure 20 ft-lbs would be plenty for them or at least german torq...gute-n-tite
2.) 9-12 ft-lbs
3.) 40-45 ft-lbs
4.) 75-85ft-lbs unless spec'd otherwise by ARP based on: Type of fastener, thread diameter and pitch. Use the ARP moly lube if you can, and go by their specs; just me, but y use sealant on flywheel bolts? I've never needed it, nor has it ever been recommended to me
5.) 20-24 ft-lbs
 
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I was told that the flywheel bolts required sealant because the cranshaft bolt holes are drilled through into the oil pan. I was curious if this is necesary, or if the sealant has any effect on the torque requirement.

I german torqued pretty much everything on my last build except the mains/rods/heads. This time I want to do it right just in case something were to go wrong I can rule out the possibility that a bolt was not tightened properly.
 
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mikemustang289 said:
I was told that the flywheel bolts required sealant because the cranshaft bolt holes are drilled through into the oil pan. I was curious if this is necesary, or if the sealant has any effect on the torque requirement.
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You are correct, the flywheel bolt holes do go all the way through the crank, so it is possible that oil can get by the threads. I always use a little teflon thread sealer paste on them just to be safe.
 
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