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Tightening Specifications: Notes

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Bolt or Nut Torque, Ft. Lbs.
Cylinder Head (1)
Intake Manifold 1962 12-15
    1963-68 (2)
Exhaust Manifold 1962-66 13-18
      1967-68 15-20
Oil Pan - 1/4" 7-9
  5/16" 9-11
Main Bearing Caps 60-70
Connecting Rod Caps 1962-63 19-24
        1964-68 (3)
Vibration Damper or Pulley 70-90
Camshaft Sprocket 1962-63 35-45
      1964-65 30-35
      1966-68 40-45
Camshaft Thrust Plate 6-9
Flywheel-to-Crankshaft 75-85
Flywheel-to-Converter 35-40
Rocker Arm Cover 3-5
Engine Front Cover 12-15
Water Outlet Housing 12-15
Water Pump 12-15
Oil Pump 23-28
Oil Filter Adapter 60-100
Flywheel Housing - Synchro-mesh Trans. 40-50
Converter Housing-to-Engine 1962-63 45-50
            1964-68 25-35
Synchro-mesh Trans. Mounting 37-42
Auto. Trans.-to-Converter 1962-63 35-45
          1964-68 35-10
(1) See "Cylinder Head Installation " below for tightening procedure. Three different applications must be made.
(2) See "Intake Manifold Installation " below for tightening procedure. Three different applications must be made.
(3) 40-50 Ft. Lbs. (289" 271 HP Engine); 19-24 Ft. Lbs. (Others).
Fig 1: Cylinder Head Tightening Sequence
G09324089Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Fig 2: 1966-67 Intake Manifold Tightening Sequence
G09324090Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.