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

Re: Fresh Short Block Torque
 

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

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

Re: Fresh Short Block Torque
 

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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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

Re: Fresh Short Block Torque
 

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

Re: Fresh Short Block Torque
 

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

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