Ford 351W, 400 Engine Specifications

Firing Order

These specs may not be correct for your application.

Verify your engine specs with a service manual for your year and model, and always torque bolts in three equal increments

Bolts or Parts	Lube or Sealer	Torque to:
Main Caps	Engine Oil	105 ft-lbs.
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Connecting Rod Bolts	Engine Oil	45 ft-lbs.
Cylinder Heads	Engine oil (blind holes)Sealant (water jackets)	85 ft-lbs.
Rocker Arms	Engine Oil	20 ft-lbs.
Oil Pump	Engine Oil	25 ft-lbs.
Oil Pump Pick-up	Thread Locker	20 ft-lbs.
Oil Pan	Engine Oil	15 ft-lbs.
Camshaft Thrust Plate	Thread Locker	10 ft-lbs.
Cam Bolt (upper gear)	Thread Locker	40 ft-lbs.
Front Cover	Engine Oil	25 ft-lbs.
Intake Manifold(Cast Iron Heads)	Non- Hardening Sealer	25 ft-lbs.
Valve Cover	Engine Oil	10 ft-lbs.
Flexplate (Automatic)Flywheel (Clutch)	Thread Locker	85 ft-lbs.
Clutch Pressure Plate	Thread Locker	35 ft-lbs.
Centerbolt(Harmonic Damper)	Thread Locker	90 ft-lbs.
Bellhousing(Transmission to Block)	Engine Oil	25 ft-lbs.