Ford
V8
352, 360, 390, 406, 427, 428
Firing
Order
Cylinder
Numbering |
Distributor
Rotation |
|
Rotor
Under Cap Spins:
Counter
Clockwise
|
Torque
Specs
These specs may not be correct for your application.
Verify your engine specs with a service manual for your year and model.
always torque
bolts in three equal increments
Bolts or Parts |
Lube or Sealer |
Torque to: |
Main Caps |
Engine Oil |
105 ft-lbs. |
Main Cap
Crossbolts
(406 and
427) |
Engine Oil |
40 ft-lbs. |
Warning!!! If you are using ARP bolts, you MUST use their specs. Click Here! |
Connecting
Rod Bolts
*406 and 427 |
Engine Oil |
45 ft-lbs.
*55 ft-lbs. |
Cylinder Heads
*1963-1967 427 |
Engine
oil
(blind hole)
Sealer
(water
jacket) |
90 ft-lbs.
*110 ft-lbs. |
Rocker Arms |
Engine Oil |
45 ft-lbs. |
Oil Pump |
Engine Oil |
15 ft-lbs. |
Oil Pan |
Engine Oil |
12 ft-lbs. |
Cam Bolt (upper gear) |
Thread Locker |
40 ft-lbs. |
Front Cover |
Engine Oil |
20 ft-lbs. |
Intake
Manifold |
Non- Hardening Sealer |
35 ft-lbs. |
Valve Cover |
Engine Oil |
10 ft-lbs. |
Flexplate
(Automatic)
Flywheel
(Clutch) |
Thread Locker |
85 ft-lbs. |
Clutch Pressure Plate |
Thread Locker |
35 ft-lbs. |
Centerbolt
(Harmonic
Damper) |
Thread Locker |
90 ft-lbs. |
Bellhousing
(Transmission
to Block) |
Engine Oil |
25 ft-lbs. |