Tech Tips: Y-Block V8 Torque Table

Tech Tips

Y-Block V8 Torque Table

Main Bearing Cap Bolts

Ft. Lbs.

95 – 105*

Connecting Rod Cap Bolts

Ft. Lbs.

45 - 50

Cylinder Head Bolts

Ft. Lbs.

65 - 75

Intake Manifold

Ft. Lbs.

23 - 28

Rocker Arm Cover

Ft. Lbs.

2 - 2 ½

Rocker Arm Shaft Bracket

Ft. Lbs.

12 - 15

Exhaust Manifold

Ft. Lbs.

23 – 28

Spark Plugs

Ft. Lbs.

15 - 20

Flywheel to Crankshaft

Ft. Lbs.

75 - 85

Vibration Damper or Pulley

Ft. Lbs.

85 - 95

*Some old Ford manuals list torque for main bolts as 130 Ft. Lbs. This is incorrect.

All main bolts torque to 95-105 Ft. Lbs.

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