Power steering conversion. Torque?

[Dartness]

I've converted my 63 Dart 170 from manual steering to Power Steering. What is the proper torque specs for the three bolts that hold the steering box in place? Every time I tighten it, it works itself loose. Maybe I need new locking washers too? Any advice?

 

[bcschief]

I know the early boxes use a smaller mounting bolts than the later boxes Check and make sure they are the correct size and thread bolts for the box you may have to open up the holes in the k frame for the larger bolts if that is the case.

Brian

 

[mderoy340]

If you have the correct size bolts clean them and the threads of the k member up. When you install use loctite and they won't come loose.

 

[Dartness]

So there isn't a torque spec then?

 

[bcschief]

50 foot pound per the 1963 service manual.

Brian

 

[Dartness]

Thanks Everyone

 

[RedFish]

Lock washers should not be used. Loctite should be used.