IRS; axel nuts

I've just replaced all the components in the drum brake assemblies. Can anyone tell me how tight the 36mm nuts should be on a '69 IRS?

253 ft. lb.

The best way to do it accurately is with one of these:

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My weight of 165 lbs bearing down on the axle nut with a 24" length of pipe slid ovr a breaker bar....(the longer the pipe, the more force is applied.) ~ Alan

You won't need a torque amplifier, either. I just did both of mine yesterday. 165 lb. me standing on a pipe over a 1/2" drive bat handle and positioned my weight at 20-24 inches (as Alan said). Position the pipe so it'll be more-ore-less horizontal when fully tight (like 2-3 o'clock), then put your full weight on it and stand til it stops.

That's it.

You can either have someone stand hard on the brake, or assemble the wheel, put the car on the ground, block the wheel and then use the socket/pipe.

"Ain't" technology a wonderful thing ????

AND..
If the Cotter Key slot in the nut doesn't line up with the hole in the axle..
Tighten the nut more until it does!

Greg

Before you assemble them why not add a zerk on both housings . That way if a seal fails you Can regrease in route and at least make it home. from a long trip.

I also put one on the brake petal. Mines automatic i dont have a clutch petal