1988 350 L98 2 Bolt Main Torque

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07-23-2009, 10:00 PM

chris96z

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1988 350 L98 2 Bolt Main Torque

Anyone know the torque for the 1988 TPI 350 2 Bolt main bearing caps. I have two manuals and they are both different.

07-24-2009, 12:05 AM

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do the average or borrow a shop manual.

thats what id do. what is the difference by the way?

07-24-2009, 01:28 PM

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One manual says 85ft lbs and the other says 70ft lbs.

07-25-2009, 01:32 PM

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Also depends on if you're using the bolts dry, with oil on them, or with assembly lube on them.

07-25-2009, 08:10 PM

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i always do 65 FT LBS with ARP moly lube. Never had a problem

07-25-2009, 08:14 PM

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Ended up using 85Ft lbs. Everything spins fine.. Thanks all

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