[DeTomaso] Source for basic torque values

[Dave Londry]

You know I've been hanging around this forum for 10 years now and I 
believe this is the first time I ever disagreed with Larry.
Outrageous isn't it.
Perhaps because of some time spent race car building:
- you should torque-set everything, except when the number is so small 
that you can't approach it smoothly with a small, in-lb wrench.
- you should always make the same kind of smooth pass on the final turn,
     even if you're hanging upside down with one arm stuck in a place 
where arms don't fit.
- you should always clean fasteners.
- you should always clean the seating area for fastener heads.
- you should always lube fasteners as specified or in your own 
consistent way.

You'll notice that most of this is about repeatability.
Dave

On 05/01/2018 11:05 AM, Larry-Ohio Time Corp wrote:
> Charlie,
>
> A torque wrench is much like a hammer. Just because you have one doesn't
> mean you have to hit everything.
>
>
> Larry (unlike parts of the anatomy) - Cleveland
>
> Brrrrrrr.....
>
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: DeTomaso [mailto:detomaso-bounces at server.detomasolist.com] On Behalf
> Of Charles McCall
> Sent: January 05, 2018 3:11 AM
> To: Detomaso Email List
> Subject: [DeTomaso] Source for basic torque values
>
> Hi all
> Santa was kind enough to bring me a torque wrench, something I didn't have
> before. Until now I've just tightened basic things by feel - the wheels
> should be pretty darn tight, the carb shouldn't be overtightened or you'll
> strip the threads in the intake, so just medium-tight there, etc.
>
> Where is a good reference for basic things on a Pantera? Specifically I
> need to reinstall the carb, air cleaner, and wheels before taking the car
> back out.
>
> Thank you!
>
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