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PaulH

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3rd Jul, 2009 at 09:49:18pm

Hi Lads anyone know the Torque Spec for the head bolts of a Ford Pinto Engine,
regards,
Paul.

On 17th Feb, 2009 Rob H said:
I find the easiest way is to super glue the bolt to the end of one of my fingers.

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Scruffy

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4th Jul, 2009 at 08:09:27am

FT lol!

On 5th Sep, 2011 Vegard said:
I stand corrected. You should know *wink*

PaulH

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4th Jul, 2009 at 09:30:56am

Thanks Scruffy buy my Torque Wrench is only marked in FP is there a conversion chart

On 17th Feb, 2009 Rob H said:
I find the easiest way is to super glue the bolt to the end of one of my fingers.

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Scruffy

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4th Jul, 2009 at 08:36:06pm

Yes click =FT lol!

I'm sure someone will give you a serious answer soon.

On 5th Sep, 2011 Vegard said:
I stand corrected. You should know *wink*

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oxon

4th Jul, 2009 at 09:39:02pm

Fron autodata:

(i couldnt find pinto but this is an 80's 2.0l capri single cam, thought its got to be one, if not give me a car that you know it was in *happy*)

(oil thread, dont torque dry)

torx type bolts: ( use new bolts)
1, 35-40nm
2, 70-75nm
3, wait 5 mins
4, 90degrees

star type bolts (use old bolts)
1, 40-55nm
2,50-70nm
3, wait 20 mins
4, 73-83nm
5, run engine 15 mins
6, 95-115nm

hex bolts (use old bolts)
1, 40-45nm
2, 55-70nm
3, wait 20 mins
4, 95-115nm
5, run engine 15 mins
6, 95-115nm


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