Torque spec's for the fly wheel
Ford Engine Bolt Torque Chart
Bolt Torque Spec Chart for Ford Engines
These specs are for stock-type bolts with light engine oil applied to the threads and the underside of the bolt head. Moly and other lubes offer reduced friction and increased bolt tension, which will affect the torque figure. If you use after-market performance bolts like ARP's, you should follow the recommended torque specifications.
260, 289, 302 Torque Spec.
Fastener Type
Torque Spec
Main cap bolts
60-70 ft-lbs
Outer main cap bolts
35-40 ft-lbs.
Connecting rod bolts
(40-45 ft-lbs. for 289 HP & Boss 302)
Cylinder head bolts
65-72 ft-lbs.
Rocker arms
17-23 ft-lbs.
Intake manifold bolts
23-25 ft-lbs
Oil pump bolt
23-28 ft-lbs.
Cam bolts
40-45 ft-lbs.
Cam thrust plate bolts
8-10 ft-lbs.
Harmonic damper bolts
70-90 ft-lbs.
Flywheel / flex-plate bolts
75-85 ft-lbs.
Pressure plate bolts
35 ft-lbs.
Front cover bolts
12-15 ft-lbs.
351W Torque Spec.
Fastener Type
Torque Spec
Main cap bolts
95-105 ft-lbs
Connecting rod bolts
40-45 ft-lbs.
Cylinder head bolts
90-100 ft-lbs.
Rocker arms
17-23 ft-lbs.
Intake manifold bolts
23-25 ft-lbs.
Oil pump bolts
23-28 ft-lbs.
Cam bolts
40-45 ft-lbs.
Cam thrust plate bolts
8-10 ft-lbs.
Harmonic damper bolt
70-90 ft-lbs.
Flywheel / flex-plate bolts
75-85 ft-lbs.
Pressure plate bolts
35 ft-lbs.
Front cover bolts
12-15 ft-lbs.
351C, 351M Torque Spec.
Fastener Type
Torque Spec
Main cap bolts
95-105 ft-lbs.
Connecting rod bolts
40-45 ft-lbs. (45-50 ft-lbs. For Boss 351C)
Cylinder head bolts
105 ft-lbs. (125 ft-lbs. For Boss 351C)
Rocker arms (non-adjustable)
Rocker arms (non-adjustable)
5/16in. intake manifold bolts
21-25 ft-lbs.
3/8in. intake manifold bolts
28-23 ft-lbs
Oil pump bolt
25 ft-lbs.
Cam bolts
40-45 ft-lbs.
Cam thrust plate bolts
9-12 ft-lbs.
Harmonic damper bolt
70-90 ft-lbs.
Flywheel / flex-plate bolts
75-85 ft-lbs.
Pressure plate bolts
35 ft-lbs.
Front cover bolts
12-18 ft-lbs.
360, 390, 406, 427, 428FE Torque Spec.
Fastener Type
Torque Spec
Main cap bolts
95-105 ft-lbs.
Crossbolts for 406-427
40 ft-lbs.
Connecting rod bolts
40-45 ft-lbs. (53-58 ft-lbs. For 406 and 427)
Cylinder head bolts
80-90 ft-lbs. (100-110 ft-lbs. For 1963-67 427)
Rocker arm shaft bolts
40-45 ft-lbs.
Intake manifold bolts
32-35 ft-lbs.
Oil pump bolt
12-15 ft-lbs.
Cam bolts
40-45 ft-lbs.
Harmonic damper bolt
70-90 ft-lbs.
Flywheel / flex-plate bolts
75-85 ft-lbs.
Pressure plate bolts
35 ft-lbs.
Front cover bolts
12-15 ft-lbs.
429-460 Torque Spec.
Fastener Type
Torque Spec
Main cap bolts
95-105 ft-lbs
Connecting rod bolts
40-45 ft-lbs.
Cylinder head bolts
140 ft-lbs.
Rocker arms (non-adjustable)
18-22 ft-lbs.
Intake manifold bolts
25-30 ft-lbs.
Oil pump bolt
25 ft-lbs.
Cam bolts
40-45 ft-lbs.
Harmonic damper bolt
70-90 ft-lbs.
Flywheel / flex-plate bolts
75-85 ft-lbs.
Pressure plate bolts
35 ft-lbs.
Front cover bolts
12-18 ft-lbs.
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