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Torque
Specs
These specs may not be correct for your
application.
Verify your engine specs with a service manual
for your year and model.
always
torque
bolts in three equal increments
Bolts or Parts
Lube or Sealer
Torque to:
7/16 Main Caps (2 bolt)
Engine Oil
70 ft-lbs.
7/16 Inner Main Caps (4 bolt)
Engine Oil
70 ft-lbs.
7/16 Outer Main Caps (4 bolt)
Engine Oil
65 ft-lbs.
3/8 Outer Main Caps (4 bolt)
Engine Oil
40 ft-lbs.
Warning!!! If you
are using ARP bolts, you MUST use
their specs.
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3/8 Connecting Rod Bolt
Engine Oil
45 ft-lbs.
11/32 Connecting Rod Bolt
Engine Oil
45 ft-lbs.
Cylinder
Heads
Engine
oil
(blind hole)
Sealer
(water
jacket)
65 ft-lbs.
Rocker Studs (screw-in)
Engine Oil
50 ft-lbs.
Oil Pump
Engine Oil
65 ft-lbs.
Oil Pan
Engine Oil
12 ft-lbs.
Cam Sprocket (upper gear)
Thread Locker
20 ft-lbs.
Timing Cover
Engine Oil
6 ft-lbs.
Intake
Manifold
(Cast Iron
Heads)
Non- Hardening Sealer
30 ft-lbs.
Valve Cover
Engine Oil
3 ft-lbs.
Exhaust Manifold
Anti-Seize Lubricant
25 ft-lbs.
Spark Plugs
No Lube or Sealer
20 ft-lbs.
Flexplate
(Automatic)
Flywheel
(Clutch)
Thread Locker
60 ft-lbs.
Clutch Pressure Plate
Thread Locker
35 ft-lbs.
Centerbolt
(Harmonic
Damper)
Engine Oil
60 ft-lbs.
Bellhousing
(Transmission
to Block)
Engine Oil
25 ft-lbs.
Head
Bolt Tightening Sequence
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