Topic: 1939 Ford aluminum intake manifold bolt torque


Art    -- 05-07-2013 @ 10:25 AM
  I need to find the bolt torque to install an aluminum intake on my 1939 flathead V8 85 hp engine.


TonyM    -- 05-07-2013 @ 2:04 PM
  Try this link:


http://www.vanpeltsales.com/FH_web/flathead_home.htm

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78-73B


supereal    -- 05-07-2013 @ 7:13 PM
  My manuals don't specify an "official" torque value. Snug down the bolts in a criss-cross pattern, starting at the center. Avoid overtightening, as it will distort the gasket, causing leaks.


TonyM    -- 05-08-2013 @ 4:45 AM
  Here are the torque values:



http://www.vanpeltsales.com/FH_web/flathead_torquespecs32-48V8.htm

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78-73B


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