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These specs are for stock-type bolts with light engine oil applied to the threads and the underside of the bolt head. Moly and other lubes offer reduced friction and increased bolt tension, which will affect the torque figure. If you use aftermarket performance bolts like ARP's, you should follow the recommended torque specifications.

 

     
260, 289, 302
Main cap bolts   60-70 ft.-lbs.
Outer main cap bolts,   35-40 ft.-lbs.
Connecting rod bolts   19-24 ft.-lbs. (40-45 ft.-lbs. for 289 HP Boss 302)
Cylinder head bolts   65-72 ft.-lbs.
Rocker arms   17-23 ft.-lbs.
Intake manifold bolts   23-25 ft.-lbs.
Oil pump bolt   23-28 ft.-lbs.
Cam bolts   40-45 ft.-lbs.
Cam thrust plate bolts   8-10 ft.-lbs.
Harmonic damper bolts   70-90 ft.-lbs.
Flywheel/flexplate bolts   75-85 ft.-lbs.
Pressure plate bolts   35 ft.-lbs.
Front cover bolts   12-15 ft.-lbs.
     
351W
Main cap bolts   95-105 ft.-lbs.
Connecting rod bolts   40-45 ft.-lbs.
Cylinder head bolts   90-100 ft.-lbs.
Rocker arms   17-23 ft.-lbs.
Intake manifold bolts   23-25 ft.-lbs.
Oil pump bolt   23-28 ft.-lbs.
Cam bolts   40-45 ft.-lbs.
Cam thrust plate bolts   8-10 ft.-lbs.
Harmonic damper bolt   70-90 ft.-lbs.
Flywheel/flexplate bolts   75-85 ft.-lbs.
Pressure plate bolts   35 ft.-lbs.
Front cover bolts   12-15 ft.-lbs.
     
351C, 351M
Main cap bolts   95-105 ft.-lbs.
Connecting rod bolts   40-45 ft.-lbs. (45-50 ft.-lbs. for Boss 351C)
Cylinder head bolts
(follow factory torque sequence)
  105 ft.-lbs. (125 ft.-lbs. for Boss 351C)
Rocker arms (non-adjustable)   18-22 ft.-lbs.
5/16 in. intake manifold bolts   21-25 ft.-lbs.
3/8 in. intake manifold bolts   28-33 ft.-lbs.
Oil pump bolt   25 ft.-lbs.
Cam bolts   40-45 ft.-lbs.
Cam thrust plate bolts   9-12 ft.-lbs.
Harmonic damper bolt   70-90 ft.-lbs.
Flywheel/flexplate bolts   75-85 ft.-lbs.
Pressure plate bolts   35 ft.-lbs.
Front cover bolts   12-18 ft.-lbs.
     
429-460
Maincap bolts   95-105 ft.-lbs.
Connecting rod bolts   40-45 ft.-lbs.
Cylinder head bolts   140 ft.-lbs.
Rocker arms (non-adjustable)   18-22 ft.-lbs.
Intake manifold bolts   25-30 ft.-lbs.
Oil pump bolt   25 ft.-lbs.
Cam bolts   40-45 ft.-lbs.
Harmonic damper bolt   70-90 ft.-lbs.
Flywheel/flexplate bolts   75-85 ft.-lbs.
Pressure plate bolts   35 ft.-lbs.
Front cover bolts   12-18 ft.-lbs.
     
360, 390, 406, 427, 428 FE
Main cap bolts   95-105 ft.-lbs.
Crossbolts for 406 and 427   40 ft.-lbs.
Connecting rod bolts   40-45 ft.-lbs. (53-58 ft.-lbs. for 406 and 427)
Cylinder head bolts   80-90 ft.-lbs. (100-110 ft.-lbs. for 1963-67 427)
Rocker arm shaft bolts   40-45 ft.-lbs.
Intake manifold bolts   32-35 ft.-lbs.
Oil pump bolt   12-15 ft.-lbs.
Cam bolts   40-45 ft.-lbs.
Harmonic damper bolt   70-90 ft.-lbs.
Flywheel/flexplate bolts   75-85 ft.-lbs.
Pressure plate bolts   35 ft.-lbs.
Front cover bolts   12-15 ft.-lbs.
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