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Torque Specifications

Small Block Chevrolet Torque Specifications
 
Main cap bolts (oil on threads).....................................................70 ft.-lbs.
  first set wrench for 45 ft.-lbs and tighten each bolt, then
  set wrench for 70 ft.-lbs and torque each bolt again.
 
Rod bolts (oil on threads)............................................................45 ft.-lbs.
 
Oil pump bolt (oil on threads).......................................................55 ft.-lbs.
 
Head bolts (sealer on threads).....................................................65 ft.-lbs.
 
Screw-in rocker arm studs (oil on threads)....................................50 ft.-lbs.
 
Cam sprocket bolts (oil on threads)..............................................20 ft.-lbs.
 
Intake manifold bolts (sealer on threads except four corner bolts)....35 ft.-lbs.
 
Harmonic balancer (oil on threads)................................................65 ft.-lbs.
 
Flywheel/flexplate bolts (oil on threads).........................................65 ft.-lbs.
 
Pressure plate bolts (oil on threads)..............................................35 ft.-lbs.
 
These specs are for stock-type bolts, if you are using aftermarket bolts
you should follow their recommended torque specifications.

 

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