what is the proper head torque pattern for a 302. i need to know so i dont tear the gasket.

 

You start with the center bolt nearest the intake, then the lower center bolt, next move to top bolt to the right of the center one then the bolt directly below that one, then move to the top one to the left of the center nd then the one below that one then back to the next one on the top right, then the one directly below that one and go back to the left side top and then the last one below that one. Basicly start in the center and work your way to both ends.

 

They say a picture is worth a 1000 words. So I'm just gonna stop talking...




Or you can go the other way...



Either way works.

 

One is for right handers, and the other is for left handers. Otherwise it won't work right. [8D]