Ford 352, 360, 390, 406, 427, 428 Specifications

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:
Main Caps	Engine Oil	105 ft-lbs.
Main Cap Crossbolts (406 and 427)	Engine Oil	40 ft-lbs.
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Connecting Rod Bolts                                                  *406 and 427	Engine Oil	45 ft-lbs. *55 ft-lbs.
Cylinder Heads *1963-1967 427	Engine oil (blind hole) Sealer (water jacket)	90 ft-lbs. *110 ft-lbs.
Rocker Arms	Engine Oil	45 ft-lbs.
Oil Pump	Engine Oil	15 ft-lbs.
Oil Pan	Engine Oil	12 ft-lbs.
Cam Bolt (upper gear)	Thread Locker	40 ft-lbs.
Front Cover	Engine Oil	20 ft-lbs.
Intake Manifold	Non- Hardening Sealer	35 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.