42/43/4400 Loader Mounts Torque Spec?

arrabil · Sep 14, 2010

Anyone know what the torque specs are on the four bolts for the loader mounts (they're called loader mounting frames in the parts guide)? Had to take one side off, they weren't torqued to more than 50ft-lbs, and I just can't believe thats the proper setting. Thanks!

kennyd · Sep 15, 2010

arrabil said:
Anyone know what the torque specs are on the four bolts for the loader mounts (they're called loader mounting frames in the parts guide)? Had to take one side off, they weren't torqued to more than 50ft-lbs, and I just can't believe thats the proper setting. Thanks!

I think the specs are in the loader manual IIRC...I have done mine before but that won't help you.

kennyd · Sep 15, 2010

OK, I found this: 420 Owners Manual

Section : 40 under 50hr service says 255 ft/lbs. Sounds high to me...

arrabil · Sep 15, 2010

I have done mine before but that won't help you.

Kenny, you were piles of help. You triggered my memory of purchasing the manual off eBay a couple years ago!

says 255 ft/lbs. Sounds high to me...

Interesting. My manual said 166 ft-lbs. But all eight bolts were down to 50 or so. I re-tightened them to 166 and added Blue Loctite. I think that'll be okay considering I didn't notice any problems at 50. Still 255 is quite a difference. I know the bolts could handle it.... I wonder if the aluminum housing could?