Keel bolt torque

Paremain · Oct 20, 2017

Require recommended torque value for 1" dia x 8tpi keel bolts on 1989 32-3.
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Tom Metzger · Oct 20, 2017

Paremain said:
Require recommended torque value for 1" dia x 8tpi keel bolts on 1989 32-3.

According to Fastenal, 286 ft# for 304 stainless 1-8 thread.

Kenneth K · Oct 21, 2017

A note I copied away to a file I some time ago says:

"Keel bolts: From EYO – 250-270 ft-lbs."

Sorry, I didn't save the link to the original post. Anyway, this jibes with what Tom recommended.

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Keel bolt torque

Paremain

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Kenneth K

1985 32-3, Puget Sound