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[PeteRae]

Morning all....
just rebuilding my B40 lump and can't find any info on torque settings for the 3 bolts and 4 nuts on the crankcase housing.....dont want to nip it up willynilly....any info greatly appreciated!   
Pete

[Bess]

Hi,
     I don't think any were published.

The A50/A65 give 16/18 lb/ft for 5/16" dia crankcase studs/bolts, I would use that figure in the absence of anything else.

Best wishes..

[PeteRae]

Cheers Bess....I'll start at 10 and work up slowly....
regards,
Pete