migsmopar Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 Rear axle nut torqe spec anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.White Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 You probably won't find a torque value for it so tighten as much as you can then try again after driving a few miles. If the nut is castellated do not be tempted to back it off to fit the split pin (cotter pin I think you say). Ray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete K. Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 If it's any help, The Model A Ford rear hubs should be 100-125 ft.lbs. Most all old cars of this era had about the same tightness on the rear hub nut. Don't think you'll find wheel nut torque values in the original booklets. Back then, they had 1) loose, 2)tight, 3)very tight and 4) Tighter than Hell. Number 4 is what a rear hub nut will need. Torque values seem to be limited to the engine spec's. Please correct me if I'm wrong.----Pete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.White Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 It's all a bit too technical for me, Pete!!Ray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete K. Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 Yes Ray, A quote from my book, "Pete's Mekanknuckle Wonderments" Vol. 3, of a two volume set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Lawson Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 Could I please have a copy Sounds like very educational reading Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete K. Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 Yes Ron, It's on it's way. But then again, so is Spring time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.White Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 With brains like that, Pete, you should be in politics!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete K. Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 No to politics Ray, but you can call me "The Reverend". A non profit church, based on antique autos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.White Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 Amen to that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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