What is the correct torque for the lifters on a 1966 289 V8 pony?

 

Say what? Lifters aren't torqued down. They just sit in the lifter bores.

 

for tightning the rods down?

 

Do you mean rocker arm torque and pushrods?

 

that would be it

 

Factory pedestal with a 5/16 capscrew? Or is it the factory pressed in stud?

 

the 5/16 screw

 

For a pedestal, you torque it to about 20lb-ft, BUT you finger tighten it to 0 lash first, and you should reach the torque setting between 1/4 to 1 full turn. If it takes less than 1/4 turn then you'll need longer pushrods, if it takes over 1 turn then you need shims.

 

thanks alot you really helped me out alot!