RE: Torque for bolts into aluminum parts

[Rich Kinsley <rlkinsley@xxxxxxxxx>]

David Kincaid wrote:
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> I am installing an aluminum intake and water pump and housing on my 413. 
>  I'm assuming the factory specified torque for the carb mounting studs, 
> water neck and pump to housing bolts will be too high for the aluminum 
> parts.  How much should I back off the torque to avoid stripping out the 
> holes?  Is there a good rule of thumb?
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Any bolt that's going through the aluminum shouldn't be affected. Only 
if the threads are in the aluminum I'd think.




Rich Kinsley '64 Dodge Polara 4dr 318poly w/goodies


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