Replacing clutch on a 72

[Jays72T]

When I pulled off the pressure plate it used 6 triple square bolts and 3 allen head bolts. I have new allen head bolts but was wondering if I should I reuse the triple squares?

Thanks,

Jay

[Jay Auskin]

My '72 had the aluminum pressure plate and all the bolts were socket head cap screws. I'm not sure what you mean by triple squares....and I'm a fastener geek too. Do you have a picture?

Also, it totally depends upon the bolt size and the torque applied. If you're not yielding, or permanently stretching the bolt, there's typically no issues re-using.

[Jays72T]

Tough for me to get a good picture, i tried, but I think a "triple suare" is a 12 point socket head and has a lower profile, like flywheel bolts. Anyway, ended up using my original bolts because I know they worked. Hope to know in about a month, still have to do a few things before the motor goes back in.

[Jay Auskin]

Ahh, I see. If they're just securing the pressure plate to the flywheel, I don't believe any of these are stretch bolts. You'll be fine!

[Jays72T]

Thanks Jay.

[cnielsen]

If you are talking about the six big 12 point bolts in the middle of the flywheel, i.e. flywheel bolts....these definately need replacing.