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  • Start date Start date Jun 11, 2008
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BLOWN00GT

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hey guys. i need the full list of torque specs and order of tightening for the mains, rods and the head bolts. if someone could get me those or a link that would be awesome. thanks.
 

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2v torque specs

use SAE30 oil to lubricate

Main bolts stage1: 30ft-lb
stage2: +90degrees
Romeo Block
side adjusting screws
stage1: 45in-lb
stage2: 90in-lb
side bolts
stage1: 90in-lb
stage2: 16ft-lb
Windsor Block
side bolts- dowel pins go in with flat side towards crank
stage 1: 22ft-lb
stage 2: +90degrees

2v Cylinder head

use SAE30 to lubricate
stage1: 30ft-lb
stage2: +90 degrees
stage3: loosen all bolts at least 1 full turn
stage4: 30ft-lb
stage5: +90degrees
stage6: +90degrees
and I hope I don’t have to remind you to NEVER REUSE HEADBOLTS on a mod motor

2v rest of motor specs

Rod Bolts lube with 32 weight
stage1: 10ft-lb
stage2: 30ft-lb
stage3: +90degrees
Rear Cover Bolts
100in-lb
Oil Pump to Block
100in-lb
Pickup Tube to pump
100in-lb
Pickup tube to standoff
20ft-lb
Oil Pan
20ft-lb
Timing Cover
20ft-lb
Flywheel Bolts
60ft-lb
Valve Cover
90in-lb
Crank Dampener
125ft-lb NEW BOLT, NEVER REUSE
Camshaft Bolt
M10 Bolt 30lb-ft +90degrees
M12 Bolt: 90ft-lb
Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolts
90in-lb
Timing Chain Tensioner
20ft-lb
Timing Chain Guide
95in-lb
Intake Manifold
18lb-ft
Spark Plugs
13ft-lb

Sorry I dont have a pic for the mains sequence but you work from the middle out alternating sides.
 
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  • Jun 13, 2008
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thanks. this will be easier than leafing through the ginormous ford manual. Nice ride. Looks sick, it needs a chin spoiler though. the underside of those bumpers arent too nice looking.
 
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