The main bearing bolts are torque to yield bolts it is not recommended to torque them a 2nd time you are suppose to replace them.
main bolt torque
step 1. 37 ft. lbs
step 2. additinatol 115-125 degrees
V8 Engines
Component
Torque
Camshaft Sprocket Bolt
40-45 ft. lbs.
Camshaft Thrust Plate-to-Engine Bolts
9-12 ft. lbs.
Crankshaft Pulley-to-
Vibration Damper Bolts
35-50 ft. lbs.
Cylinder Head Bolts
All Except 1993 Flanged Bolts
Step 1
55-65 ft. lbs.
Step 2
65-72 ft. lbs.
1993 Flanged Bolts
NOTE 1
Exhaust Manifold Bolts
All Except 1993 HO Cobra
18-24 ft. lbs.
1993 HO Cobra
26-32 ft. lbs.
Flywheel/Driveplate-to-
Crankshaft Bolts
75-85 ft. lbs.
Intake Manifold Bolts
Note 2
Upper Intake Manifold-to-
Intake Manifold Bolts
12-18 ft. lbs.
Main Bearing Cap Bolts
60-70 ft. lbs.
Oil Filter Insert-to-Engine Adapter Bolt
20-30 ft. lbs.
Oil Pan
1979
Step1
Large Bolts
11-13 ft. lbs.
Small Bolts
7-9 ft. lbs.
Step 2
Large Bolts
15-17 ft. lbs.
Small Bolts
10-12 ft. lbs.
1980-87
9-11 ft. lbs.
1988 and up
6-9 ft. lbs.
Oil Pick-up Tube-to-Main Bearing Cap Nut
22-32 ft. lbs.
Oil Pick-up Tube-to-Oil Pump Bolts
1979-87
10-15 ft. lbs.
1988 and up
12-18 ft. lbs.
Oil Pump Bolts
22-32 ft. lbs.
Rocker Arm Fulcrum Bolts
18-25 ft. lbs.
Thermostat Housing-to-Engine Bolts
Through 1987
9-12 ft. lbs.
1988 and up
12-18 ft. lbs.
Timing Chain Cover Bolts
12-18 ft. lbs.
Valve Cover Bolts
10-13 ft. lbs.
Water Pump Mounting Bolts
12-18 ft. lbs.
NOTE 1
Step 1
Tighten bolts in sequence to 25-35 ft. lbs.
Step 2
Tighten bolts in sequence to 45-55 ft. lbs.
Step 3
Tighten bolts in sequence an additional ¼ turn.
NOTE 2
Step 1
Tighten bolts in sequence to 23-25 ft. lbs.
Step 2
After assembly, retorque all bolts in sequence to 23-25 ft. lbs.let me know if this helps and how about a rating.
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