<VV> Aluminium Oil Pan Torque

[Jim McLott]

John,

According to Clark's, the torque should be 8 - 10 ft-lbs for the pan.  The drain plug should be torqued to 30 - 35 ft-lbs.

I find that a drop of thread sealer on the drain plug will stop it from weeping oil and keep the garage floor clean and dry.

Jim McLott & Christine, the 1966 Monza convertible wonder-car
Member: CORSA, Corvair Atlanta, Heart of GA Corvairs and Group Red (ret.)
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-----Original Message-----
From: virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org on behalf of John Green
Sent: Thu 6/5/2008 6:48 AM
To: virtualvairs at corvair.org
Subject: <VV> Aluminium Oil Pan Torque
 
I am about to install a Clark's aluminium oil pan. Should I use the same
torque specifications (80-120 inch-pounds, if I remember correctly) in the
book? Or is something different recommended because the aluminum pan is much
more rigid?

John Green
Silver Spring, MD
1965 Monza 110/4
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