main cap and rod torque specs

atlantaman · Post by **atlantaman** » Wed Oct 14, 2020 9:22 pm

I can not find the specifications for the torque on the main bearing caps and the connecting rods. It is not in my service book, so I suspect it is missing a page or two.

classiclife · Post by **classiclife** » Thu Oct 15, 2020 8:27 am

Hello,

Daimler 2.5L V8 and V8-250:

Con-rod bolts = 25-30 lbs.ft

Crankshaft main bearings = 30-35 lbs.ft

Cylinder heads = 55-60 lbs.ft

Best wishes.

Richard.

pflanaga · Post by **pflanaga** » Thu Oct 15, 2020 3:19 pm

these specs are at the back of the workshop manual. see attached.

Paul

fireboss · Post by **fireboss** » Thu Oct 15, 2020 9:08 pm

All the listed torque settings for the SP 250 are as follows:-
Cylinder head where studs fitted with nuts - 40/45 lbs. ft.
or where Bolts are fitted – 50/55 lbs. ft.
Connecting rod nuts – 28/30 lbs. ft.
Main bearing nuts – 25/30 lbs. ft.
Oil Sump screws – 10/13 lbs. ft.
Flywheel bolts – 43/48 lbs. ft.
Clutch to flywheel bolts – 14/16 lbs. ft.
Pinion bearing nut – 95/105 lbs. ft.
Differential bearing nuts on caps – 35/40 lbs. ft.
Crown wheel bolts – 50/60 lbs. ft.
Road wheel nuts – 60/65 lbs. ft.

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