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Torque For Oil Pan

Discussion in 'Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8' started by bardp, Jun 14, 2008.

  1. bardp

    bardp Power Steering

    What are the torque specs for the bolts on the oil pan? Just hand-tight or does anyone know a number?

    Thanks.
     
    bardp, Jun 14, 2008
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  2. rixcj

    rixcj Member

    I believe it's 5-7 ft.lbs.(60-84 in. lbs.).
     
    rixcj, Jun 15, 2008
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  3. timgr

    timgr We stand on the shoulders of giants. 2022 Sponsor

    Got a factory manual? It should be in there.

    There's a '72 manual at www.c104.net ... any manual from this era will do.
     
    timgr, Jun 15, 2008
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  4. NorCoJeeper

    NorCoJeeper Member

    In general, 9-11 for the 1/4 inch bolts, 11-15 for the 5/16" bolts. Pretty universal across gas engines. The most important part is to not overtorque and either bend the pan rail or split the gasket. I generally just go pretty snug with a 1/4" ratchet and recheck after the engine has heat cycled a couple times. Use gasket sealer, too.
     
    NorCoJeeper, Jun 16, 2008
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