860 front support torque

PbFlinger · Mar 10, 2009

Hello all, I'm replacing the front axle support (among other things) in my 860. I have replaced the support to engine bolts with grade 8 studs & nuts. I don't see a torque spec for this joint in any of my manuals. I know most guys would just get them good & tight without being ridiculous, but since this is a heavily loaded joint (loader)& I've got the time & tools I'd like to torque it right. Standard torque for an oiled 5/8-18 grade 8 fine fastener is 180ftlbs, reduced 25% for cad plate which gives 135ftlbs. Seems about right, but I'm looking for advice before I yank a corner off of my block. Thanks in advance for any advice.

GlenIdaho · Mar 10, 2009

My manual calls for 135 to 150 lbs. If you have a Ford Shop Manual, check page 345 Item C. 3. This is for a General Purpose Axle and Heavy Duty. Hope this helps.

PbFlinger · Mar 11, 2009

Glen, thank you for taking time to point out the obvious. It"s right there where you said it was. I swear I looked at that manual for a half hour yesterday trying to find this & looked right over it. It was the end of a 20 hour day.
I had to pull it back off & bring it back to my shop in town because I forgot to drill the holes for my loader mount plate (which I left at the shop). Sometimes you just have to know when to call it a day.
Thanks again, Chris.

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