Flex Plate/Torque Converter Nuts Question

fordguy · Jan 15, 2018

is it necessary to replace bolts once they have been removed, or can the same ones be used? Do they need thread locker? Also, where can you get replacement nuts for torque converter? I think i just read flexplate bolts are 75-85 lbs torque and nuts are 30 Lbs?

904Bronco · Jan 15, 2018

fordguy said:
is it necessary to replace bolts once they have been removed, or can the same ones be used? Do they need thread locker? Also, where can you get replacement nuts for torque converter? I think i just read flexplate bolts are 75-85 lbs torque and nuts are 30 Lbs?

Yes you can reuse the flex plate bolts. As with any bolt make sure you clean the threads with a wire wheel, a quick spray of brake clean. The AR in me runs a tap in the threads in the crank as well.

Sealant - Thread locker yes. I believe the factory uses red loctite.

Replacement nuts, you can reuse them. I have got them from Mr Gasket and Scott Drake. Bet the Vendors carry them...

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/mrg-6717

Your posted torque ranges sound correct, without going in the shop and checking the manual.

fordguy · Jan 15, 2018

thanks Doug.

fordguy · Feb 4, 2018

so i never found the "spot" where i could put a torque wrench on the t/c nuts. I got them tight but I did it with wrench, not a socket. where is the access spot to use the torque wrench

B RON CO · Feb 4, 2018

Hi, the engine spacer plate has a cover so you can access the converter nuts and drain. I never use a torque wrench on the the nuts, I just go for what I feel is medium tight. You do have to keep the flex plate from turning.
I like to use a torque wrench on the flywheel bolts, and locktite, so I know the flex plate is tightend evenly.
Good luck

fordguy · Feb 4, 2018

B RON CO said:
Hi, the engine spacer plate has a cover so you can access the converter nuts and drain. I never use a torque wrench on the the nuts, I just go for what I feel is medium tight. You do have to keep the flex plate from turning.
I like to use a torque wrench on the flywheel bolts, and locktite, so I know the flex plate is tightend evenly.
Good luck

thanks, that is what i did, just saw where there was t/c nut torque suggestion (35 lbs). so i was curious. i put some blue lock tite on the nuts also

sprdv1 · Feb 5, 2018

fordguy said:
thanks, that is what i did, just saw where there was t/c nut torque suggestion (35 lbs). so i was curious. i put some blue lock tite on the nuts also

I'd never heard where you couldn't reuse the bolts.. Glad you got if fixed up chief.

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