07-27-2013, 09:03 PM | #15 |
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I just used a open end wrench at a angle to tighten mine up. I also used teflon tape
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07-27-2013, 09:06 PM | #16 |
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Ok then, fair enough.
I must ask though, if you guys were to make an estimate, how many lb-ft of torque should I tighten at? |
07-27-2013, 09:13 PM | #17 |
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just tighten it till its where you want it. i had to use a wrench with mine, no problem
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07-27-2013, 09:14 PM | #18 |
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Well seeing that I did my instal a few months ago I would say I did no more than 10 Ft/Lbs. it doesn't have to be to tight I just went enough till the fitting were aligned
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07-27-2013, 09:27 PM | #19 |
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FWIW, mine are the electroless nickel fittings option.
10 lb-ft not much at all, I'm almost sure that's where they are at now, ok maybe 7 lol. |
07-27-2013, 09:31 PM | #20 |
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I used an adjustable wrench. Don't use a tool with teeth like channel locks, it will Mar up the fittings, unless you do what another member said and use a towel on it to keep it from destroying the finish.
You can't just hand tighten. Gotta use something. |
07-27-2013, 09:33 PM | #21 |
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Like I said I could be wrong. I'm pulling this from my memory so it most likely will be a little off. When I did mind I wasn't worried about torq just getting the fittings at the right position
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07-27-2013, 10:43 PM | #22 |
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+1
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07-28-2013, 12:13 PM | #23 |
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Well I'd like to thank all on here, you were all right. No surprise really, but I just had to be sure!
I bought some of that plumber style Teflon tape, hand tightened the barb fittings to start off with, and then finished with the towel and tool of choice technique. Was an anal puckering, teeth clenching ordeal the first few seconds, but once you realize it's actually a smooth no none sense procedure, you just get on with it. Took Sledge out for a good hard run (no rev limiter hitting mind you), with 600 miles(1000km) on the clock, boy do I feel good having installed both the Elite can and the Chevrolet Performance supplied Oil Separator kit Just wanted to note, upon sticking a q-tip inside the original hose to install the oil separator kit("clean side") I observed one to two at most, clean looking drops of oil in there. Nothing significant at all, but considering that I haven't even hit the track yet, something worth considering. As for the "dirty side" where the catch can goes, although the oil looked clean inside the nipple leading to the engine, and the hose itself that needed to be removed, there was a significant amount of oil in there. By that I mean, estimate perhaps 10-20 drops of clear looking oil. Highly recommended mods no doubt about it! |
07-28-2013, 03:53 PM | #24 |
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Relax my friend. Teflon Tape is a must! you will see you can go a good way as the threads are pretty deep. it should be good and snug. Put some tape on your fitting so not to scratch it and put a good size wrench to it and you'll be fine.
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