question on torque

nogiggy · 08-14-2008, 08:38 PM

just got my v&h baggers and the install is going well, all seems to be lining up. am now ready to start tighting all the nuts and bolts. what is the torque on the acorn nuts for the flange header? and after I start it up if the flanges did not go down even what is the indication, exhaust air blowning out I assume.? thanks

VulcanE · 08-14-2008, 11:19 PM

If I remember right, it's about 17-18 ft lbs. When you put the acorn nuts on, count the # of turns. you want to keep them the same. Don't tighten 1 down all the way. do 1 about a turn, then the other, back and forth until you reach your torque.

dogdoc · 08-16-2008, 02:11 PM

some guys say you need to add a washer under each acorn nut so it doesnt bottom out and still leak. I didnt need washers and she tightened fine, no leaks.

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nogiggy Jr. Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: fredericksburg virginia Posts: 43	question on torque just got my v&h baggers and the install is going well, all seems to be lining up. am now ready to start tighting all the nuts and bolts. what is the torque on the acorn nuts for the flange header? and after I start it up if the flanges did not go down even what is the indication, exhaust air blowning out I assume.? thanks Login or Register to Remove Ads
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VulcanE Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cartersville, Georgia Posts: 4,838	question on torque If I remember right, it's about 17-18 ft lbs. When you put the acorn nuts on, count the # of turns. you want to keep them the same. Don't tighten 1 down all the way. do 1 about a turn, then the other, back and forth until you reach your torque. __________________ Cliff "VulcanE" Evans 2005 Blue & Silver 1600 Nomad VBA # 320 VROC # 20381
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dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	question on torque some guys say you need to add a washer under each acorn nut so it doesnt bottom out and still leak. I didnt need washers and she tightened fine, no leaks.
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