My 1/4” air ratchet goes to 19 ft lbs.
its too much for those pan bolts.
Been doing this all my life, its a habit to learn what needs a torque wrench and what doesent. Heli-coil is the correct repair,not the cheapest though.
As i suggested,a nut driver but i guess a short grip on a ratchet would get it closer to 12.5.
Yep! BTW: Nice job on your '65? barracuda! I'm jealous of your shop! ;) i've got to get going on my shtuff, (stalling the crawling under my car deal, looking at your build), got to get-er-done though...I'm out.
