Hello, I've replaced the bushings and boxed in my spare set of control arms and looking to replace them next week. Does any one have or know where I can find the torque specs for the front upper and lower control arms as well as the rear control arms and set up for the pinion angle. I have googled and came up with nothing
Pinion angle has to be done with an angle gauge. But as long as the pinion shaft's longitudinal centerline is parallel to the output yoke's centerline, you're good to go on that. But as for torque specs, I can't find any in my books I have, and I'm not sure if anyone has the '67 Ford shop manuals, but your local library may have either or both book and online reference resources for auto repair. I checked my library's online source, and for 1967, they only list Econoline/Club Wagon and Mustang.
Back in 67 we never torqued anything....just tightened the bolts with a wrench and 1/2" ratchet. However, there are standard torque specs for specific sized bolts available. Perhaps the Engineering Handbook has them, but they should be readily available.
just curious if there were any. I'm an aircraft mechanic and everything has a torque spec, hahaha I'll just throw it together then
Admittedly, you're not building an aircraft, but a car can also kill people if not properly assembled. So just make sure everything is addressed, and if you're in doubt, use 'interference' nuts (such as Nylocks or 'crimp' nuts) or Loctite red threadlocker; they'll give you that small extra edge on keeping the car together.
The factory service manual should have all of the torque specs that you need/want. I know the FSM for our '67 Chevy does. https://www.ebay.com/itm/1967-Ford-...468173?hash=item5202a1ac8d:g:-akAAOSwAKxWU0UX
