Bert Drive flange torque setting

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  • Cdubb79w
    Junior Member
    • Feb 2013
    • 16

    #1

    Bert Drive flange torque setting

    Is there a torque rating on the bolts holding the drive flange to the crank? This is my first dealings with a bert and I don't wanna screw up.Regards
  • JustAddDirt
    Senior Member
    • May 2007
    • 1893

    #2
    my torque spec chart says:
    80ft lbs for a dry 7/16-20 bolt.
    if u oil the head of bolt for lube, and lock-tite the threads I would say 60ft. lbs.
    I think there should be lifeguards in the genepool.

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    • Cdubb79w
      Junior Member
      • Feb 2013
      • 16

      #3
      Originally posted by JustAddDirt View Post
      my torque spec chart says: 80ft lbs for a dry 7/16-20 bolt.if u oil the head of bolt for lube, and lock-tite the threads I would say 60ft. lbs.
      Thanks man

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      • Lizardracing
        Senior Member
        • Sep 2009
        • 839

        #4
        The type of bolt will make the biggest difference on torque values. The point of torque measuring is too stretch the bolt for maximum clamping pressure without permanent distortion. Adding oil reduces the torque needed to reach the stretch limit. 60 lbs-ft is a pretty good number using new high quality bolts. That's a grade 5 or grade 8 bolt. 5 is better for added elasticity. If using an aftermarket bolt follow their recommendations.

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        • Cdubb79w
          Junior Member
          • Feb 2013
          • 16

          #5
          Originally posted by Lizardracing View Post
          The type of bolt will make the biggest difference on torque values. The point of torque measuring is too stretch the bolt for maximum clamping pressure without permanent distortion. Adding oil reduces the torque needed to reach the stretch limit. 60 lbs-ft is a pretty good number using new high quality bolts. That's a grade 5 or grade 8 bolt. 5 is better for added elasticity. If using an aftermarket bolt follow their recommendations.
          I used grade 8 Allen head bolts with locking washers, hopefully that's kosher

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          • JustAddDirt
            Senior Member
            • May 2007
            • 1893

            #6
            85 dry
            65 lubed
            for tool steel allen bolts.

            80/60 should be close enough if you have already done it.
            I think there should be lifeguards in the genepool.

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