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Flexplate bolt torque question

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monsterstang70

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My question is how many ft-lbs do I torque the flexplate bolts down to on my 79 302 and should I buy APR bolts or reuse the stockers?
Thanks
Jhery
 

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80lb/ft and you can use the stockers if they arent chewed up. Dont forget thread locker.
 

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Ight cool thanks alot. Also should i torque the bolts down in increment of 20 ft/lbs?
 
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