1963 Tie Rod Clamp Bolt Torque

[Richard P.]

My '63 shop manual does not provide a torque spec. for the tie rod clamp bolt. My '68 and '74 manuals specify 132 lb.-in.. Can someone provide a conversion factor to go from lb.-in. to lb.-ft. or provide the lb.-ft. number? Also, maybe its not critical for '63 so I just tighten until it feels right? Thanks.

[Alan D.]

Re: 1963 Tie Rod Clamp Bolt Torque

12 - 16 Lbs Ft per 63AIM, Sec9 sheet 2.00 A lot of torque values are listed in the AIM

[Richard P.]

Re: 1963 Tie Rod Clamp Bolt Torque

Thanks Alan, someday I might actually drive this car again.

[Terry M.]

Re: 1963 Tie Rod Clamp Bolt Torque

My '63 shop manual does not provide a torque spec. for the tie rod clamp bolt. My '68 and '74 manuals specify 132 lb.-in.. Can someone provide a conversion factor to go from lb.-in. to lb.-ft. or provide the lb.-ft. number? Also, maybe its not critical for '63 so I just tighten until it feels right? Thanks.

To convert lb/in to lb/feet divide lb/in by 12. That is the number of inches in a foot. Or http://www.unitconversion.org/energy...onversion.html

[John H.]

Re: 1963 Tie Rod Clamp Bolt Torque

My '63 shop manual does not provide a torque spec. for the tie rod clamp bolt.

Richard -

Do you have the '63 Assembly Manual?

[Richard P.]

Re: 1963 Tie Rod Clamp Bolt Torque

Thanks Terry, the conversion was so simple and straightforward that I didn't believe it could be correct until you provided the info.

[Richard P.]

Re: 1963 Tie Rod Clamp Bolt Torque

No John, I don't have that particular reference. If you are suggesting I get one what are my options?

[John H.]

Re: 1963 Tie Rod Clamp Bolt Torque

No John, I don't have that particular reference. If you are suggesting I get one what are my options?

Richard -

The Assembly Manual is absolutely a "must-have", even for simple maintenance, much less for a restoration; the NCRS on-line store ("NCRS Shop" icon at the top of the page) has them. Can't imagine working on a 50-year-old car without one.

[Richard P.]

Re: 1963 Tie Rod Clamp Bolt Torque

Thanks John, I'll check it out. Yes, working on a '63 is a challenge, especially with so many one year only parts on these cars.