SBC Oil Pump Bolt Torque

Ed Wright · 03-18-2016, 09:44 AM

Not many threads in the main cap for the oil pump bolt. I have had to helicoil a couple of caps for guys. I'm not comfortable with 65lbs on that bolt. I'm not a professional engine builder, just been screwing my own junk together for 55 years, and helped a few other guys with theirs. Easily over 100 engines. Have seen guys kill the rear main using too long bolts. Might want to watch that if your new at this.

03-18-2016, 09:44 AM	#11
Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 390 Times in 170 Posts	Re: SBC Oil Pump Bolt Torque Not many threads in the main cap for the oil pump bolt. I have had to helicoil a couple of caps for guys. I'm not comfortable with 65lbs on that bolt. I'm not a professional engine builder, just been screwing my own junk together for 55 years, and helped a few other guys with theirs. Easily over 100 engines. Have seen guys kill the rear main using too long bolts. Might want to watch that if your new at this. __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA

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