Re: [FWDLK] Trans gaskets

[Terry & Andree Hoeman <tehoema@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Inch pounds is the normal units for this isn't it?  Only put on 12 times the
load needed.
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From: "Joseph Bouboulis" <Joseph_Bouboulis@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, March 20, 2002 11:04 AM
Subject: Re: [FWDLK] Trans gaskets


> Speaking about gaskets, here's a heads up on the powerflite pan gasket. I
> purchased a gasket from Northwest transmission parts (got the # for this
> place from this list). The torque spec for the pan gasket in the manual is
> 12-17lb/ft. So I torqued it to 15 lb/ft and split the gasket at every bolt
> hole. The thing is the torque spec in the manual is for the original style
> gasket which is leather or some other harder material. For a cork or
> composite gasket like is available nowadays the spec should be lower. I
> almost never torque a trans pan gasket with a torque wrench, but I figured
> I'd do it "right" to eliminate any possibilty of leaks. I guess thats what
> I get for trying to do it right!
>
> I have to say though that Northwest was very good. They replaced it free
of
> charge. I also suggested they put a note in with the package from now on
to
> warn people.
>
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