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Small Block Chevy Torque Specification

wazzabie

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Part Bolt Size Minimum Torque: Maximum Torque:

Camshaft sprocket 5/16"-18 15 ft. lbs. 25 ft. lbs.
Connecting rod 3/8"-24 30 ft. lbs. 35 ft. lbs.
*Cylinder head (oiled) 7/16"-14 60 ft. lbs. 70 ft. lbs.
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head (Center) 3/8"-16 25 ft. lbs. 30 ft. lbs.
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head (Ends) 3/8"-16 15 ft. lbs. 20 ft. lbs.
Fan Blade Assembly to Flange 5/16"-24 15 ft. lbs. 20 ft. lbs.
Flywheel Housing to Crankcase 3/8"-16 25 ft. lbs. 30 ft. lbs.
Flywheel Housing plate cover 1/4"-20 10 ft. lbs. 12 ft. lbs.
Intake Manifold to Cylinder Head 3/8"-16 25 ft. lbs. 35 ft. lbs.
Main Bearing Cap bolts (oiled) 7/16"-14 60 ft. lbs. 70 ft. lbs.
Oil Pan Drain Plug Special 25 ft. lbs. 30 ft. lbs.
Oil Pump Cover to Body 1/4"-20 6 ft. lbs. 9 ft. lbs.
Oil Pump to Rear Bearing Cap Bolt 7/16"-14 45 ft. lbs. 50 ft. lbs.
Pulley to Balancer Hub 3/8"-24 15 ft. lbs. 20 ft. lbs.
Carburetor Nuts 5/16"-24 12 ft. lbs. 15 ft. lbs.
Water Pump Bolts 3/8"-16 30 ft. lbs. 20 ft. lbs.
Thermostat Housing 3/8"-16 25 ft. lbs. 35 ft. lbs.
Oil Filter bolt 1/2"-13 20 ft. lbs. 30 ft. lbs.
Starter Bolts 3/8"-16 25 ft. lbs. 35 ft. lbs.
Generator Bolts 3/8"-16 25 ft. lbs. 35 ft. lbs.
Fuel Pump Bolts 3/8"-16 25 ft. lbs. 35 ft. lbs.
Valve cover screws (inch lbs) 1/4"-20 20 in. lbs. 25 in. lbs.
Temperature switch 1/2"-pipe thread 15 ft. lbs. 20 ft. lbs.
Spark plugs 14 mm 25 ft. lbs. 25 ft. lbs.
 
I was just changing a tire & was wondering -what is the Torque spec was for the lug nuts?
1 kick or 2 ?
 
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Part Bolt Size Minimum Torque: Maximum Torque:

Camshaft sprocket 5/16"-18 15 ft. lbs. 18 ft. lbs.
Connecting rod 3/8"-24 45 ft. lbs.
*Cylinder head (oiled) 7/16"-14 65 ft. lbs.
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head (Center) 3/8"-16 25 ft. lbs. 30 ft. lbs.
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head (Ends) 3/8"-16 15 ft. lbs. 20 ft. lbs.
Fan Blade Assembly to Flange 5/16"-24 15 ft. lbs. 20 ft. lbs.
Flywheel Housing to Crankcase 3/8"-16 25 ft. lbs. 30 ft. lbs.
Flywheel Housing plate cover 1/4"-20 10 ft. lbs. 12 ft. lbs.
Intake Manifold to Cylinder Head 3/8"-16 25 ft. lbs. 35 ft. lbs.
Main Bearing Cap bolts (oiled) 7/16"-14 65 ft. lbs. 70 ft. lbs.
Oil Pan Drain Plug Special 25 ft. lbs. 30 ft. lbs.
Oil Pump Cover to Body 1/4"-20 6 ft. lbs. 9 ft. lbs.
Oil Pump to Rear Bearing Cap Bolt 7/16"-14 50 ft. lbs.
Pulley to Balancer Hub 3/8"-24 15 ft. lbs. 20 ft. lbs.
Carburetor Nuts 5/16"-24 12 ft. lbs. 15 ft. lbs.
Water Pump Bolts 3/8"-16 30 ft. lbs. 20 ft. lbs.
Thermostat Housing 3/8"-16 25 ft. lbs. 35 ft. lbs.
Oil Filter bolt 1/2"-13 20 ft. lbs. 30 ft. lbs.
Starter Bolts 3/8"-16 25 ft. lbs. 35 ft. lbs.
Generator Bolts 3/8"-16 25 ft. lbs. 35 ft. lbs.
Fuel Pump Bolts 3/8"-16 25 ft. lbs. 35 ft. lbs.
Valve cover screws (inch lbs) 1/4"-20 20 in. lbs. 25 in. lbs.
Temperature switch 1/2"-pipe thread 15 ft. lbs. 20 ft. lbs.
Spark plugs 14 mm 25 ft. lbs. 25 ft. lbs.

I corrected the ones that are important.
 

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