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Old 06-10-2011 | 10:20 AM
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Hi all,

I'm installing a Vance & Hines full exhaust on my Heritage this weekend, and I was wondering what torque setting these should be at. I have a service manual on order, but I don't have it yet. Thanks
 
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Old 06-10-2011 | 10:29 AM
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The lower nuts should be torqued to 9-18 in lbs first.Then torque the upper nuts to 100-120 in lbs. Then re torque the lower nuts to 100-120 in lbs.Use new crush gaskets as well.Good Luck.Pics when done
 
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Old 06-10-2011 | 10:47 AM
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The lower nuts should be torqued to 9-18 in lbs first.Then torque the upper nuts to 100-120 in lbs. Then re torque the lower nuts to 100-120 in lbs.Use new crush gaskets as well.Good Luck.Pics when done
Excellent, thanks. I have the new crush gaskets already so i'm good to go.
 
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Old 06-10-2011 | 10:54 AM
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Just remember in lbs. NOT ft lbs. 1ft lbs =12 in lbs
 
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Old 06-10-2011 | 11:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Malingerer
Just remember in lbs. NOT ft lbs. 1ft lbs =12 in lbs
Okay thanks, not a problem. I have a few different torque wrenches, one that's specifically in lbs....
 
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