Fresh Short Block Torque

John Lang · 12-23-2014, 07:06 PM

Anybody have any idea of about much Torque it takes to turn a short block and how much to continue to turn ! It is a SS Hemi, Fresh rings,rod and main bearings ! All sleeved and honed ? No cam etc, just rotating assembly ! I'm just curious !...John

Jeff Niceswanger · 12-23-2014, 09:36 PM

Ours takes 7-8 ft lbs. ( John Gulius) . But its a small block chev

FED 387 · 12-23-2014, 09:54 PM

Got a 190 inch 4 cylinder short block with the cam/lifters installed about 5-6 pounds ya put a open end wrench on it and ya can turn it over with your little finger--actually ya ca grab hold off the rear crange flange and can just barely get it to move--FED 387

Barnstorm · 12-23-2014, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by John Lang

Anybody have any idea of about much Torque it takes to turn a short block and how much to continue to turn ! It is a SS Hemi, Fresh rings,rod and main bearings ! All sleeved and honed ? No cam etc, just rotating assembly ! I'm just curious !...John

It's going to be a quality motor....Just show up with car no license or not and the "boys" will help you dial it in!! Billy

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John Lang · 12-24-2014, 04:17 PM

Billy, I know that, I just was wondering if Lynn's numbers were as good as I thought ! I now feel absolutely great ! Looking forward to seeing you guys ! Merry Christmas, and A Happy New Year !............John & Ginny

Dyno · 12-24-2014, 11:34 PM

John, I just got my new hemi shortblock together, I will check. Dyno

Dyno · 12-28-2014, 04:33 PM

9-10 lbs on the new hemi with the cam belt hooked up. Seems to turn pretty easy. Dyno

John Lang · 12-29-2014, 03:19 PM

Dyno, As I said I was curious, as I just got my numbers from Lynn Balek who's building my engine, after it was just about JUNK by another person ! Lynn was the original builder and did a great job ! Lynn told me it took 8# to start the turn, and 5# to keep it going ! I thought that those were some great numbers ! ..Thanks again...John

12-23-2014, 07:06 PM	#1
John Lang Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sheboygan Wi Posts: 391 Likes: 0 Liked 6 Times in 2 Posts	Fresh Short Block Torque Anybody have any idea of about much Torque it takes to turn a short block and how much to continue to turn ! It is a SS Hemi, Fresh rings,rod and main bearings ! All sleeved and honed ? No cam etc, just rotating assembly ! I'm just curious !...John __________________ John Lang 365 STK, SS

12-23-2014, 09:36 PM	#2
Jeff Niceswanger Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 818 Likes: 615 Liked 899 Times in 326 Posts	Re: Fresh Short Block Torque Ours takes 7-8 ft lbs. ( John Gulius) . But its a small block chev __________________ Jeff Niceswanger 3740 SS

12-23-2014, 09:54 PM	#3
FED 387 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,366 Likes: 375 Liked 298 Times in 158 Posts	Re: Fresh Short Block Torque Got a 190 inch 4 cylinder short block with the cam/lifters installed about 5-6 pounds ya put a open end wrench on it and ya can turn it over with your little finger--actually ya ca grab hold off the rear crange flange and can just barely get it to move--FED 387

12-24-2014, 04:17 PM	#5
John Lang Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sheboygan Wi Posts: 391 Likes: 0 Liked 6 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Fresh Short Block Torque Billy, I know that, I just was wondering if Lynn's numbers were as good as I thought ! I now feel absolutely great ! Looking forward to seeing you guys ! Merry Christmas, and A Happy New Year !............John & Ginny __________________ John Lang 365 STK, SS

12-24-2014, 11:34 PM	#6
Dyno Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 879 Likes: 949 Liked 610 Times in 180 Posts	Re: Fresh Short Block Torque John, I just got my new hemi shortblock together, I will check. Dyno

12-28-2014, 04:33 PM	#7
Dyno Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 879 Likes: 949 Liked 610 Times in 180 Posts	Re: Fresh Short Block Torque 9-10 lbs on the new hemi with the cam belt hooked up. Seems to turn pretty easy. Dyno

12-29-2014, 03:19 PM	#8
John Lang Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sheboygan Wi Posts: 391 Likes: 0 Liked 6 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Fresh Short Block Torque Dyno, As I said I was curious, as I just got my numbers from Lynn Balek who's building my engine, after it was just about JUNK by another person ! Lynn was the original builder and did a great job ! Lynn told me it took 8# to start the turn, and 5# to keep it going ! I thought that those were some great numbers ! ..Thanks again...John __________________ John Lang 365 STK, SS