Bwebb Stang

Does anyone know what the torque specs are for the piston connecting rod bolts. on a 91 5.0

2 kwik

Torque Specs

always torque bolts in three equal increments

Bolts or Parts Lube or Sealer Torque to:
Main Caps Engine Oil 70 ft-lbs.
Outer Main Cap Bolts Engine 40 ft-lbs.
Connecting Rod 260, 289, 302

*289HP and Boss 302
Engine Oil 25 ft-lbs.

*45 ft-lbs.

Cylinder Heads
Engine oil

(blind hole)

Sealer

(water jacket)
70 ft-lbs.

Rocker Arms Engine Oil 20 ft-lbs.
Oil Pump Engine Oil 25 ft-lbs.
Oil Pan Engine Oil 15 ft-lbs.
Camshaft Thrust Plate Thread Locker 10 ft-lbs.
Cam Bolt (upper gear) Thread Locker 40 ft-lbs.
Front Cover Engine Oil 20 ft-lbs.
Intake Manifold

(Cast Iron Heads)
Non- Hardening Sealer 25 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.

just thought I'd get them all out of the way

Bwebb Stang

So I need 45ft lbs of torque on my car?

PRO50SC

Al right Kwik, way to redeem yourself and make a post that's actually helpful!!!

2 kwik

**** you!

fourfivefour

NO! NO! not unless its a Boss 302 or a 351
Only torque the wimpy 5/16" rod bolts 19-24 ft.lbs.

PRO50SC

Awe come on man, you know I love you!!!

2 kwik

hey I post all kinds of good info here...but these buy everything new kids don't listen

Bwebb Stang

O I was defintelly listening to you. But my rotating assembly is a little beffier than a stock 302 and my rod bolts are 7/16 instead of 5/16 so i went with the 45 ft. lbs. It's all good I forgive you. (New kids) ha ha