Re: [Chevelle-list] torque ftlbs.

In effect what I was saying was; If he knows the motor is a 454 then it couldn't have been built before 1970. All the footnotes he referred to applied to 1968 and prior motors.The only assumption I made was that he knows its a 454. You are right though, he needs to make sure the motor is

Re: [Chevelle-list] torque ftlbs.

Jimmy, Be sure to lubricate your bolts, not only the threads, but any where metal will touch metal, ie. under the bolt head. This will increase your bolt load with the same torque value. Good luck, Rich -Original Message- From: Bill Vander Werf <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Sent: Jun 10, 2006

Re: [Chevelle-list] Muncie main case.

Maybe this will help; http://www.5speeds.com/muncie.htm -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Jun 9, 2006 10:17 PM To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Subject: [Chevelle-list] Muncie main case. A friend of mine has a Muncie 4 speed that he is going to give me. He thinks it's out

Re: [Chevelle-list] torque ftlbs.

thanks guys I was just looking for a little reassurance. Jimmy C. - Original Message - From: Bill Vander Werf [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: The Chevelle Mailing List Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2006 7:49 AM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] torque ftlbs. In effect what I

Re: [Chevelle-list] torque ftlbs.

You can call the local engine shop with your block numbers to find out witch engine you have, better to be safe than sorry later down the road. I run a 454 bigblock and they are great but they need careful bottom end work. Goodluck Eddie 66ss conv.[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wouldn't it be more