Motor momenter

Torque Specs

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

Note. 1 ft-lbs = 1,355 nm

Small Block Chevy V8, 267, 305, 327, 350, 400cui. -1986

Bolts or Parts	Lube or Sealer	Torque to:
7/16 Main Caps (2 bolt)	Engine Oil	70 ft-lbs.
7/16 Inner Main Caps (4 bolt)	Engine Oil	70 ft-lbs.
7/16 Outer Main Caps (4 bolt)	Engine Oil	65 ft-lbs.
3/8 Outer Main Caps (4 bolt)	Engine Oil	40 ft-lbs.

3/8 Connecting Rod Bolt	Engine Oil	45 ft-lbs.
11/32 Connecting Rod Bolt	Engine Oil	35 ft-lbs.
Cylinder Heads	Engine oil (blind hole) Sealer (water jacket)	65 ft-lbs.
Rocker Studs (screw-in)	Engine Oil	50 ft-lbs.
Oil Pump	Engine Oil	65 ft-lbs.
Oil Pan	Engine Oil	12 ft-lbs.
Cam Sprocket (upper gear)	Thread Locker	20 ft-lbs.
Timing Cover	Engine Oil	6 ft-lbs.
Intake Manifold (Cast Iron Heads)	Non- Hardening Sealer	30 ft-lbs.
Valve Cover	Engine Oil	3 ft-lbs.
Exhaust Manifold	Anti-Seize Lubricant	25 ft-lbs.
Spark Plugs	No Lube or Sealer	20 ft-lbs.
Flexplate (Automatic) Flywheel (Clutch)	Thread Locker	60 ft-lbs.
Clutch Pressure Plate	Thread Locker	35 ft-lbs.
Centerbolt (Harmonic Damper)	Engine Oil	60 ft-lbs.
Bellhousing (Transmission to Block)	Engine Oil	25 ft-lbs.

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Big Block Chevy V8, 396, 402, 427, 454cui.

Bolts or Parts	Lube or Sealer	Torque to:
Main Caps 396-427 (2 bolt)	Engine Oil	95 ft-lbs.
Main Caps 396-454 (4 bolt) Inner and Outer bolts	Engine Oil	110 ft-lbs.

3/8 Connecting Rod Bolt	Engine Oil	50 ft-lbs.
7/16 Connecting Rod Bolt	Engine Oil	70 ft-lbs.
Cylinder Heads	Engine oil (blind hole) Sealer (water jacket)	75 ft-lbs. (long bolts) 65 ft-lbs. (short bolts)
Rocker Studs (screw-in)	Engine Oil	50 ft-lbs.
Oil Pump	Engine Oil	65 ft-lbs.
Oil Pan	Engine Oil	12 ft-lbs.
Cam Sprocket (upper gear)	Thread Locker	20 ft-lbs.
Timing Cover	Engine Oil	6 ft-lbs.
Intake Manifold (Cast Iron Heads)	Non- Hardening Sealer	25 ft-lbs.
Valve Cover	Engine Oil	3 ft-lbs.
Exhaust Manifold	Anti-Seize Lubricant	25 ft-lbs.
Spark Plugs	No Lube or Sealer	20 ft-lbs.
Flexplate (Automatic) Flywheel (Clutch)	Thread Locker	60 ft-lbs.
Clutch Pressure Plate	Thread Locker	35 ft-lbs.
Centerbolt (Harmonic Damper)	Engine Oil	85 ft-lbs.
Bellhousing (Transmission to Block)	Engine Oil	25 ft-lbs.

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Ford V8, 260, 289, 302(5.0L), up to and including 1984

Bolts or Parts	Lube or Sealer	Torque to:
Main Caps	Engine Oil	70 ft-lbs.
Outer Main Cap Bolts	Engine	40 ft-lbs.

Connecting Rod 260, 289, 302 *289HP and Boss 302	Engine Oil	25 ft-lbs. *45 ft-lbs.
Cylinder Heads	Engine oil (blind hole) Sealer (water jacket)	70 ft-lbs.
Rocker Arms	Engine Oil	20 ft-lbs.
Oil Pump	Engine Oil	25 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	20 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	25 ft-lbs.
Centerbolt (Harmonic Damper)	Thread Locker	90 ft-lbs.
Bellhousing (Transmission to Block)	Engine Oil	25 ft-lbs.

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Ford V8, 351W(5.8L)

Bolts or Parts	Lube or Sealer	Torque to:
Main Caps	Engine Oil	105 ft-lbs.

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.

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Ford V8, 351C (Clevland) 351M (Michigan of Modified)

Bolts or Parts	Lube or Sealer	Torque to:
Main Caps	Engine Oil	105 ft-lbs.

Connecting Rod Bolts 351C *Boss 351C	Engine Oil	45 ft-lbs. *50 ft-lbs.
Cylinder Heads 351C *Boss 351C	Engine oil (blind hole) Sealer (water jacket)	105 ft-lbs. *125 ft-lbs.
Rocker Arms	Engine Oil	20 ft-lbs.
Oil Pump	Engine Oil	25 ft-lbs.
Oil Pan	Engine Oil	12 ft-lbs.
Camshaft Thrust Plate	Thread Locker	12 ft-lbs.
Cam Bolt (upper gear)	Thread Locker	40 ft-lbs.
Front Cover	Engine Oil	20 ft-lbs.
Intake Manifold 5/16 Bolts (Cast Iron Heads) *3/8 Bolts	Non- Hardening Sealer	25 ft-lbs. *30 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.

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Ford V8 FE, 352, 360, 390, 406, 427, 428

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.

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.

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Ford V8, 429, 460, 514 cui.

Bolts or Parts	Lube or Sealer	Torque to:
Main Caps	Engine Oil	105 ft-lbs.

Connecting Rod Bolts	Engine Oil	45 ft-lbs.
Cylinder Heads	Engine oil (blind hole) Sealer (water jacket)	140 ft-lbs.
Rocker Arms (non-adjustable)	Engine Oil	20 ft-lbs.
Oil Pump	Engine Oil	25 ft-lbs.
Oil Pan	Engine Oil	15 ft-lbs.
Cam Bolt (upper gear)	Thread Locker	45 ft-lbs.
Front Cover	Engine Oil	20 ft-lbs.
Intake Manifold (Cast Iron Heads)	Non- Hardening Sealer	30 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

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Small Chrysler, 273, 318, 340, 360 A Engines

Bolts or Parts	Lube or Sealer	Torque to:
Main Caps	Engine Oil	85 ft-lbs.

Connecting Rod Bolts (Plain)	Engine Oil	45 ft-lbs.
Cylinder Heads 273-318 340-360	Engine oil (blind hole) Sealer (water jacket)	85 ft-lbs. 95 ft-lbs.
Rocker Shaft brackets	Engine Oil	17 ft-lbs.
Oil Pump Cover	Engine Oil	95 in-lbs.
Oil Pump	Engine Oil	35 ft-lbs.
Oil Pan	Engine Oil	15 ft-lbs.
Camshaft Locking Bolt	Thread Locker	35 ft-lbs.
Front Cover	Engine Oil	30 ft-lbs.
Intake Manifold (Cast Iron Heads)	Non- Hardening Sealer	35 ft-lbs.
Valve Cover	Engine Oil	6 ft-lbs.
Water Pump	Non- Hardening Sealer	30 ft-lbs.
Fuel Pump	Engine Oil	30 ft-lbs.
Starter mounting Bolts	Engine Oil	50 ft-lbs.
Exhaust Manifold	Anti-Seize Lubricant	30 ft-lbs.
Spark Plugs	No Lube or Sealer	20 ft-lbs.
Flexplate/Flywheel	Thread Locker	55 ft-lbs.
Clutch Housing Bolts	Engine Oil	30 ft-lbs.
Flexplate to Torque Converter	Thread Locker	270 in-lbs.
Centerbolt (Harmonic Damper)	Engine Oil	135 ft-lbs.
Bellhousing (Transmission to Block)	Engine Oil	50 ft-

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Chrysler HEMI 426

Bolts or Parts	Lube or Sealer	Torque to:
Main Caps	Engine Oil	100 ft-lbs.
Main Cap Tie Bolts	Engine Oil	45 ft-lbs.

Connecting Rod (7/16 bolts)	Engine Oil	75 ft-lbs.
Cylinder Heads Iron Heads Aluminum Heads	Engine oil (blind hole) Sealer (water jacket)	75 ft-lbs. 70 ft-lbs.
Camshaft Cap Screw (Steet HEMI)	Thread Locker	40 ft-lbs.
Camshaft Cap Screw (Race HEMI)	Thread Locker	75 ft-lbs.
Rocker Shaft brackets	Engine Oil	30 ft-lbs.
Oil Pump	Engine Oil	35 ft-lbs.
Oil Pan	Engine Oil	15 ft-lbs.
Timing Cover	Engine Oil	10 ft-lbs.
Intake Manifold (Cast Iron Heads)	Non- Hardening Sealer
Valve Cover	Engine Oil	6 ft-lbs.
Exhaust Manifold	Anti-Seize Lubricant	30 ft-lbs.
Spark Plugs	No Lube or Sealer	20 ft-lbs.
Flexplate/Flywheel Cap Screws	Thread Locker	70 ft-lbs.
Centerbolt (Harmonic Damper)	Engine Oil	135 ft-lbs.
Bellhousing (Transmission to Block)	Engine Oil	50 ft-lbs.

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Big Chrysler, 361, 383, 400, 413, 426 (Wedge), 440, B/RB Engines

Bolts or Parts	Lube or Sealer	Torque to:
Main Caps	Engine Oil	85 ft-lbs.

Connecting Rod Bolts (Plain)	Engine Oil	45 ft-lbs.
Connecting Rod Bolts (Heavy Duty)	Engine Oil	55 ft-lbs.
Crankshaft Rear Bearing Seal	Engine Oil	30 ft-lbs.
Cylinder Heads Iron Heads	Engine oil (blind hole) Sealer (water jacket)	70 ft-lbs.
Rocker Shaft brackets	Engine Oil	25 ft-lbs.
Oil Pump Cover	Engine Oil	10 ft-lbs.
Oil Pump	Engine Oil	35 ft-lbs.
Oil Pan	Engine Oil	15 ft-lbs.
Camshaft Locking Bolt	Thread Locker	35 ft-lbs.
Timing Cover	Engine Oil	10 ft-lbs.
Intake Manifold (Cast Iron Heads)	Non- Hardening Sealer	40 ft-lbs.
Valve Cover	Engine Oil	6 ft-lbs.
Water Pump	Non- Hardening Sealer	30 ft-lbs.
Fuel Pump	Engine Oil	30 ft-lbs.
Starter mounting Bolts	Engine Oil	50 ft-lbs.
Exhaust Manifold	Anti-Seize Lubricant	30 ft-lbs.
Spark Plugs	No Lube or Sealer	20 ft-lbs.
Flexplate/Flywheel Cap Screws	Thread Locker	55 ft-lbs.
Flexplate to Torque Converter	Thread Locker	270 in-lbs.
Centerbolt (Harmonic Damper)	Engine Oil	135 ft-lbs.
Bellhousing (Transmission to Block)	Engine Oil	50 ft-lbs.

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Pontiac V8, 265, 301, 307*, 326, 350, 389, 400, 421, 428, 455

Bolts or Parts	Lube or Sealer	Torque to:
Main Caps	Engine Oil	95 ft-lbs.
Rear Main Cap	Engine Oil	120 ft-lbs.

Connecting Rod Bolts	Assembly Lube	45 ft-lbs.
SD Connecting Rod Bolts	Assembly Lube	65 ft-lbs.
Cylinder Heads	Engine oil	95 ft-lbs.
Rocker Studs (screw-in)	Engine Oil	55 ft-lbs.
Rocker Arm Nuts (Non-Adjustable Rockers)	Assembly Lube	20 ft-lbs.
Oil Pump Bolts	Engine Oil	30 ft-lbs.
Oil Pump Cover Bolts	Engine Oil	15 ft-lbs.
Windage Tray	Engine Oil	15 ft-lbs.
Oil Pan	Engine Oil	12 ft-lbs.
Camshaft Thrust Plate	Engine Oil	15 ft-lbs.
Cam Sprocket/Timing Gear (upper)	Thread Locker	45 ft-lbs.
Timing Cover to Block	Engine Oil	35 ft-lbs.
Water Pump to Cover	Engine Oil
Single Timing Cover to Intake bolt	Install rubber o-ring with light RTV silcone	10 ft-lbs.
Valley Pan Bolts	Engine Oil	15 ft-lbs.
Intake Manifold (Cast Iron Heads)	Non- Hardening Sealer	40 ft-lbs.
Valve Cover	Engine Oil	8 ft-lbs.
Exhaust Manifold	Anti-Seize Lubricant	30 ft-lbs.
Spark Plugs	No Lube or Sealer	20 ft-lbs.
Flexplate (Automatic) Flywheel (Clutch)	Thread Locker	95 ft-lbs.
Clutch Pressure Plate	Thread Locker	25 ft-lbs.
Centerbolt (Harmonic Damper)	Thread Locker	160 ft-lbs.
Bellhousing (Transmission to Block)	Engine Oil	40 ft-lbs.

Obs. *307 rotate clockwise.

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Plymouth "A" Engine V8, 277, 301, 303, 313, 318, 326 cid.

Bolts or Parts	Lube or Sealer	Torque to:
Main Caps (2 bolt)	Engine Oil	85 ft-lbs.

Connecting Rod Bolt	Engine Oil	45 ft-lbs.
Cylinder Heads	Engine oil (blind hole) Sealer (water jacket)	85 ft-lbs.
Rocker Studs (screw-in)	Engine Oil
Oil Pump	Engine Oil
Oil Pan	Engine Oil
Cam Sprocket (upper gear)	Thread Locker
Timing Cover	Engine Oil
Intake Manifold (Cast Iron Heads)	Non- Hardening Sealer	40 ft-lbs.
Valve Cover	Engine Oil
Exhaust Manifold	Anti-Seize Lubricant	25 ft-lbs.
Spark Plugs	No Lube or Sealer
Flexplate (Automatic) Flywheel (Clutch)	Thread Locker
Clutch Pressure Plate	Thread Locker
Centerbolt (Harmonic Damper)	Engine Oil	135 ft-lbs.
Bellhousing (Transmission to Block)	Engine Oil	25 ft-lbs.