Block Girdle

Discussion in 'Race 400/430/455' started by gymracer01, Jun 14, 2021.

  1. gymracer01

    gymracer01 Well-Known Member

    I've been trying to find the instruction sheet for the TA block Girdle. Mainly looking for torque specs. Did not find it on TA site or any other place online. Thanks
     
  2. BuickGSrules

    BuickGSrules Gold Level Contributor

    Torque on mains is from 95-110, I cant remember the ones on the rail but I think to recall 35, but not sure.
     
  3. Tom Haeffner

    Tom Haeffner Well-Known Member

    Here is a pic of the instruction sheet from my TA girdle. It is with the O-ring on it but not sure if that makes a difference or not.
     

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  4. Jim Weise

    Jim Weise EFI/DIS 482

    110 On the mains, 25 on the oil pan rail studs

    JW
     
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  5. gymracer01

    gymracer01 Well-Known Member

    Thanks, I just couldn't find on TA site
     
  6. xtreme6mwm

    xtreme6mwm Well-Known Member

    How does one go about sealing the oil pan with the girdle? I'm guessing silicone between the rear main cap and the aluminum adapter piece, but what about between the adapter piece and the oil pan? I can't imagine silicone would be used there....?
     
  7. BrianTrick

    BrianTrick Brian Trick

    I’ve done it. No leaks.
     
  8. Bens99gtp

    Bens99gtp Well-Known Member

    I dont see why it would be an issue there. That is how my Poston pan is......it takes 3 or 4 beads stacked on top of each other to fill the gap between the main cap and oil pan...........
     
  9. xtreme6mwm

    xtreme6mwm Well-Known Member

    I'll be using a stock type T/A 6 quart pan....it seems like it fits close, it just makes me a little nervous
     
  10. dan zepnick

    dan zepnick Well-Known Member

    I use The Right Stuff. Over 1/4 inch thick. No leaks,have done many.
     
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