Ford Torque Specifications

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260, 289, 302
Fastener Type   Torque Spec
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
Fastener Type   Torque Specs
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
Fastener Type   Torque Spec
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
Fastener Type   Torque Spec
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
Fastener Type   Torque Spec
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.