idler arm and bracket

[dbm350]

            Ready to tighten the nut on the bottom of the frame bracket that holds the idler arm. I can't find a torque spec anywhere. Anybody nkow what it should be?    1966, V8, manual steering.      Thanks ,   Doug

[Kiwi]

For 1966, idler arm bracket to frame is 28-35 lb-ft. Pitman arm to idler arm rod is 60-80 lb-ft.

Or, you can use my tried-and-true method ... tighten it until it loosens, then back it off a quarter turn

[dbm350]

     Kiwi,   Thank you for your response.  I guess I wasn't clear enough. I am talking about the nut that holds the idler arm to the bottom of the frame bracket. It tightens the idler arm up against the ribber bushing in the frame bracket. I found specs for everything else, but not that one.   Thanks,   Doug