The head looks very similar with 5 bolts on the top of the engine and 5 bolts under the valve cover.

I have a manual that says the sequence for removing the bolts on the V8 (which you essentially go from the inside out in a specific order). Will this work for my I6 head?

 

DO you mean torquing the headbolts or removing them????

 

Well the manual says its the same sequence for either removing or torquing them down.

 

Yeah, removing them who cares. Just leave the top center one for last.

 

Well I also need to know if its the same sequence for torquing them down.

 

Torque sequence always starts in the center and goes in a criss-cross pattern toward the ends.

Do you have the factory service manual? This is clearly illustrated, and I highly recommend the book.

 

I have the manual for 1964-1973 Mustangs, but it covers V8s only, and it clearly tells me to start from the middle and go out. The V8 head has the same (or very similar) bolt pattern as my I6. That's why I was wondering if it would be the same sequence for both the V8 and I6 heads.

 

Do I need to remove the rocker arms and push-rods to take off the head? If so, is there any adjusting to do (like will I have problems putting them back on correctly?)