Firing Order
Torque 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. |
Warning!!!
If you are using ARP bolts, you MUST use |
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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. |