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225 engine assembly

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by grannyscj, Jan 27, 2013.

  1. Oct 20, 2013
    Admiral Cray

    Admiral Cray I want to do this again.. Staff Member

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    A lot of times 3/8" torque wrenches are inch pounds. Might double check, just a thought.
     
  2. Oct 20, 2013
    68BuickV6

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    D'oh! Forgot that my 3/8 is in inch pounds. Thanks! bunny with a pancake
     
  3. Oct 21, 2013
    Admiral Cray

    Admiral Cray I want to do this again.. Staff Member

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    Maybe you should recheck the bolt torque on the heads too... hellokitty
     
  4. Oct 21, 2013
    grannyscj

    grannyscj Headed to the Yukon

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    Yeah 140 lb-ft is pretty tight. On the engine stand it took both my wife and myself to steady and get enough force on the wrench to click it.
     
  5. Oct 21, 2013
    Fiddy5cj5

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    Wanted to say Ty you for taking the time to do this wright up and to say go pokes from a fellow okie


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  6. Oct 21, 2013
    68BuickV6

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    Thank you very much! Especially for your write up.

    Made doing my timing cover, water pump, and oil pump a ton easier.
     
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