What are the torque specs for a 2003 chevy 4.3l main bearing?
Sunday, February 13th, 2011 AT 5:06 PM
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MERLIN2021
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15 ft lbs on first pass, then add 73 degrees, or 77 ft. Lbs
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Sunday, February 13th, 2011 AT 5:11 PM
MERLIN2021
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77 ft lbs is secondary method!
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Sunday, February 13th, 2011 AT 5:12 PM
DONNIE3038
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Thanks merlin. Do you have the specs on the rod bearings too? I used to go to 45 ft lbs on the older ones, but I see the mains have changed so the rods im sure have too.
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Sunday, February 13th, 2011 AT 5:16 PM
MERLIN2021
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Snug, then 20 ft lbs second pass 70 degrees, post your email and I will send the rebuild guide.