Re: Torque specs, need help.

[Bill <Y1TopBanana73@xxxxxxxxx>]

I'll double check when I get home but I'm ~99.9% sure you start in the
center and work your way out on the crank...only torquing to 1/2 the
final torque on the first round...just like head bolts. Someone please
correct me if I'm wrong.

Bill M
65 Coronet 500 'vert

On Mon, Apr 14, 2008 at 9:19 AM, Mike Phelps <mikeph@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>  Thanks for your response Mike but I didn't see anything regarding a tightening sequence for the crankshaft main caps. I know there is a sequence for the head bolts and I have that. Is there one for the main cap bearings? Advice from any engine builders out there would be appreciated.
>  Mike
>  -------------- Original message from fmichael graham <intiaboats@xxxxxxxx>: --------------
>
>
>  >
>  > Mike,
>  > Check out www.boxwrench.net
>  > Hope this helps.
>  > Mike
>  >
>  > --- Mike Phelps wrote:
>  >
>  > >
>  > > Hey all, I need some assistance. Me and a friend are
>  > > in the middle of
>  > > rebuilding the engine for the Belvedere (361). I
>  > > need the torque specs
>  > > and tightening sequence for the main crank bearings.
>  > > Does some one have
>  > > a diagram or something or a web site I can get it
>  > > from? I have a service
>  > > manual on CD ROM but it is kind of vague and I need
>  > > pictures (rookie).
>  > > Any help would be great, thanks in advance.
>  > >
>  > > Mike Phelps
>  > > 1965 Plymouth Belvedere II Convertible
>  > > 361/727
>  > > 2004 Hemi Ram Quad Cab
>  > > 2004 Chrysler 300M 3.5HO
>  > > 2004 PT Cruiser 2.4 Turbo