Cylinder nut tightening sequence

by **BrianK** » Sat Jan 30, 2010 2:52 pm

I see references to tightening the cylinder nuts 'in sequence,' but haven't found anything that reveals what that sequence is. Can anyone point me in the right direction? Thanks - BrianK

by **DogT** » Sat Jan 30, 2010 3:49 pm

http://rocbo.lautre.net/technique/norton_workshop/

Dave

by **BrianK** » Sat Jan 30, 2010 4:07 pm

Thanks DogT. I did look there, and just did again, but I'm not finding it. Found the cylinder nuts sequence, but not the head bolts/nuts.

by **L.A.B.** » Sat Jan 30, 2010 4:07 pm

http://www.nortonownersclub.org/support ... ghtening-1

http://www.nortonownersclub.org/support ... ghtening-2

by **L.A.B.** » Sat Jan 30, 2010 4:08 pm

BrianK wrote:Found the cylinder nuts sequence, but not the head bolts/nuts.

This is the tightening sequence for the cylinder head nuts & bolts.
http://rocbo.lautre.net/technique/norto ... p/028.html

I don't think there is a set cylinder base nut tightening sequence as far as I know?

The word 'diagonal' has been added to the MkIII manual instructions, thus: "tighten in a diagonal sequence."

by **BrianK** » Sat Jan 30, 2010 5:12 pm

Thanks guys. I'll do the usual "diagonal" approach and not worry more about it. Appreciate the advice. - BrianK

by **mcns** » Sat Jan 30, 2010 10:50 pm

I tighten mine the same way I would tighten a transmission gasket on a car, start in the center and work your way out.
I have know idea whether this is right or wrong but my 71 with a compression plate with many miles does not leak or seap at all.

Dry as a bone

cheers

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