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Torque Specifications

TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs.
Cylinder Head  
  1965 60-70
  1966-74 65
Main Bearings  
  1965-66 60-70
  1967-72 65-75
  1973-74 (1)75
Connecting Rod Bolts 45
Flywheel 55-65
Camshaft Sprocket 20
Intake Manifold 25-35
Exhaust Manifold (2) 18-22
Water Pump 25-35
Oil Pump 60-70
Oil Pan  
  1/4" Bolts 7
  5/16" Bolts 6
(1) Outer bolts on 4 bolt caps 65.
(2) Two center bolts 25-30.