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Title: Alternator torque?
Post by: thich on May 25, 2017, 09:20:03 AM
i just replaced the o-ring on the alternator, and i cant find a torque spec for the bolts. any ideas?
Title: Re: Alternator torque?
Post by: FJmonkey on May 25, 2017, 02:33:38 PM
How about this? http://www.cncexpo.com/MetricBoltTorque.aspx (http://www.cncexpo.com/MetricBoltTorque.aspx)
Title: Re: Alternator torque?
Post by: aviationfred on May 25, 2017, 06:19:45 PM
Quote from: thich on May 25, 2017, 09:20:03 AM
i just replaced the o-ring on the alternator, and i cant find a torque spec for the bolts. any ideas?


The torque is 25nm or 18ftlbs according to the Haynes maintenance manual.



Fred
Title: Re: Alternator torque?
Post by: FJmonkey on May 25, 2017, 06:23:32 PM
The chart I posted has an M8 thread at 18.75 FT/LB, close enough.
Title: Re: Alternator torque?
Post by: thich on May 27, 2017, 06:12:56 AM
thank you both. i appreciate it