Starter Bolt Torque Spec

[GT Pony]

I need to check the torque on the starter bolts and was wondering if anyone has the factory service manual and could look up the torque spec? Would be greatly appreciated. :cheers:
Some guys have reported that they have found their starter bolts loose and even backed out some. Thanks!

http://www.mustang6g.com/forums/showthread.php?t=65164

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[jbailer]

I need to check the torque on the starter bolts and was wondering if anyone has the factory service manual and could look up the torque spec? Would be greatly appreciated. :cheers:
Some guys have reported that they have found their starter bolts loose and even backed out some. Thanks!

http://www.mustang6g.com/forums/showthread.php?t=65164

For the starter on the GT, it's 18 lb ft.

For the Ecoboost and V6 it's 35 lb ft.

 

[GT Pony]

jbailer - thanks for looking it up.

 

[GT Pony]

So I checked my starter bolts while doing the oil change. Of the 3 bolts that hold the starter on, only one was torqued to the 18 ft-lb spec (5.0L V8). The other two each turned about 1/2 a turn to get to 18 ft-lbs, so they weren't very tight at all. Feel better knowing the starter bolts are all tight like they should be.

 

[jbailer]

So I checked my starter bolts while doing the oil change. Of the 3 bolts that hold the starter on, only one was torqued to the 18 ft-lb spec (5.0L V8). The other two each turned about 1/2 a turn to get to 18 ft-lbs, so they weren't very tight at all. Feel better knowing the starter bolts are all tight like they should be.

WOW! good thing you checked!

 

[GT Pony]

^^^ Yes, I'm glad I did! I was surprised that two of the 3 were not very tight at all. Could have led to problems in the future.

I'd suggest everyone check the starter bolts if under the car.

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