Comet Torque Specs?

[shad88]

Anyone know what the torque lbs. are supposed to be for the bolt that goes into the crank? Thanks

 

[Strigoi]

are you installing a TAV or just a clutch? either way, i'd just make sure it's tight.

 

[shad88]

Sorry, this is a torque converter set up. I had to take it apart to get the belt back on. I counted the turns of the bolt when I took it out, but when I reached that number putting it back in it wasn't even tight. I tightened it the best I could by holding the pulley in one hand and ratchet in the other.

 

[useng1]

3/8-24 Grade 8 bolt 35-45 ft-lb

 

[james c]

standard thread bolt will tighten itself when motor is running, if you dont have a torque wrench then tighten until it feels good. dont snap it off in the crank. (lock washer will help) nothing extra.

 

[badtec]

I'd like to know what you guys do when the driver hangs off the crank a little? Ya know, when you slide the driver on, and it lacks going on all the way, by maybe 1/2", or so? Scott.

 

[fast tote goat]

Longer bolt & a washer. Mine do the same thing, it has never been a problem.

 

[joekd]

I tighten mine to german spec "goodanfucintite" :smile:

 

[badtec]

I've never had a problem with the bolt being too short. The reason that I ask, is the washer just keeps caving in, the more that you tighten it.

 

[useng1]

You may not be using the thick Comet washer. A year or so ago , I saw someone selling a filler. It was a piece of 3/4 dia. stock with a key in it. It probably was a piece molded from sintered iron. I don't know why you would need it if you are using the thick washer.

 

[badtec]

No, I've got it figured out, I was just wondering what others have done.