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Title: Pitman arm nut torque ?
Post by: 1937 LaSalle coupe on October 17, 2016, 10:01:17 AM
Hello everyone. Does anybody know the proper torque for a pitman arm nut on a '37 LaSalle?  Shaft size is 3/4" x 16. My search shows anywhere from 144 - 297 ft. pounds. Largely depends on whether Grade # 2 or 5. And if dry or lubed.  Thanks... John C. Lehman CLC # 26365...
Title: Re: Pitman arm nut torque ?
Post by: Steve Passmore on October 17, 2016, 11:27:01 AM
Can't find it in any of my books. I would do it as tight as you can get it with a 30" bar.