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Posted by 91 5.0 (Member # 1527) on :
 
Topic says it all. Thanks.
 
Posted by 99gt-UJSTLST (Member # 584) on :
 
yea but make sure you resurface ther fly wheel
 
Posted by cobraracer46 (Member # 1142) on :
 
Ford says not to reuse the flywheel to crank shaft bolts because an oil leak could happen.
 
Posted by st5150 (Member # 51) on :
 
On 5.O's the threaded holes in the crank don't go all the way through so oil leaks are not a problem. Loc-tite must be used on both the flywheel and pressure plate bolts though. This is a must.
 
Posted by 91 5.0 (Member # 1527) on :
 
Thanks.
 
Posted by Norcalbmxer (Member # 235) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by st5150:
Loc-tite must be used on both the flywheel and pressure plate bolts though. This is a must.
ohh shit [Eek!]

/runs out to car with jack, tools and loctite
 
Posted by 99gt-UJSTLST (Member # 584) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by st5150:
On 5.O's the threaded holes in the crank don't go all the way through so oil leaks are not a problem. Loc-tite must be used on both the flywheel and pressure plate bolts though. This is a must.
hmm I never used lock tight
just torq then down good
and I never had a problem with any of the ones I have put in
 
Posted by st5150 (Member # 51) on :
 
All the manuals I've read list using loc-tite.

I'd definately do this if resusing the same flywheel and bolts since the threads have been "worked" a bit. Also, its not too uncommon for pressure plate bolts to back out a bit over time and reducing clamping or causing uneven clamping.

I guess I just consider it 'cheap insurance'. Same goes for loc-tite on the drive shaft bolts.
 




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