Every time I want to know a torque setting for my car I find myself looking it up, then either writing in on my workshop wall or just forgetting completely so this is going to be a list that we can add to and will evolve over time.
If anyone knows a setting which is missing or disagrees with what’s here, please get in touch.
Disclaimer: These are blatently stolen from the internet so please do a little due diligence yourselves before over tightening something!
Below table taken from: http://www.vanpeltsales.com/FH_web/flathead_torquespecs49-53V8.htm
|
Bolt Location |
Torque Setting Ft. Lbs. |
| Main Bearing Bolts | 95-105 |
| Cylinder Head Bolts | 65-70 * |
| Connecting Rod Nuts | 45-50 |
| Flywheel to Crankshaft | 75-85 |
| Exhaust Manifold | 25-30 |
| Intake Manifold | 23-28 |
| Oil Pump to Block | 12-15 |
| Oil Pump Cover Plate | 7 -10 |
| Water Pump Bolts | 23-28 |
| Water Outlet Bolts | 12-15 |
| Timing Cover Bolts |
12-15 |
* For stock cast iron heads. Reduce torque setting to
35-40 ft lbs for aftermarket aluminum heads or as
directed by manufacturer.
|
Bolt Location |
Torque Setting Ft. Lbs. |
| Camshaft Timing Gear | 15-20 |
| Clutch Pressure Plate Bolts | 17-20 |
| Bell Housing to Block | 37-42 |
| Trans to Bell Housing | 40-50 |
| Starter Bolts | 15-20 |
| Fuel Pump | 6 – 9 |
| Spark Plugs | 25-30 |
| Generator Bracket | 55-70 |
| Truck Pan Clean-out Plate | 10-15 |
| Oil Pan to Block | 15-18 |
| Oil Pan to Rear Engine Plate |
10-15 |
| Crank Pulley Bolt to Crankshaft |
Not Stated by Ford |