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Help!!!! ***Torque Specs***

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Old Dec 13, 2009 | 02:28 PM
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Default Help!!!! ***Torque Specs***

I am working on my 1990 5.0. I have a ccilton and a haynes manual and they are giving me conflicting torque specs....
What r the T/S for the valve covers and what r the T/S for the top intake manifold????

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Old Dec 13, 2009 | 02:49 PM
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all you really got to do is tighten it with a socket wrench and not break them

oh yeah, and follow some sort of sequence.

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Old Dec 13, 2009 | 03:27 PM
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No. the is a certain amount of pressure that needs to be applied....
Old Dec 13, 2009 | 06:21 PM
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From the 89 Ford Shop Manual

VC ..........10-13 Lb-ft
Intake...... 12-18 Lb-ft




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