Ford,Mercury,Lincoln V8 260(4.3L), 289(4.7L), 302(5.0L)
up to and including 1984
Firing Order
Rotor Under Cap Spins: Counter Clockwise
Torque Specs
These specs may not be correct for your application.
Verify your engine specs with a service manual for your year and model.
always torque bolts in three equal increments
| Bolts or Parts | Lube or Sealer | Torque to: |
| Main Caps | Engine Oil | 70 ft-lbs. |
| Outer Main Cap Bolts | Engine | 40 ft-lbs. |
| Warning!!! If you are using ARP bolts, you MUST use their specs. | ||
| Connecting Rod 260, 289, 302
*289HP and Boss 302 |
Engine Oil | 25 ft-lbs.
*45 ft-lbs. |
| Cylinder Heads | Engine oil
(blind hole) Sealer (water jacket) |
70 ft-lbs. |
| Rocker Arms | Engine Oil | 20 ft-lbs. |
| Oil Pump | Engine Oil | 25 ft-lbs. |
| Oil Pan | Engine Oil | 15 ft-lbs. |
| Camshaft Thrust Plate | Thread Locker | 10 ft-lbs. |
| Cam Bolt (upper gear) | Thread Locker | 40 ft-lbs. |
| Front Cover | Engine Oil | 20 ft-lbs. |
| Intake Manifold
(Cast Iron Heads) |
Non- Hardening Sealer | 25 ft-lbs. |
| Valve Cover | Engine Oil | 10 ft-lbs. |
| Flexplate (Automatic)
Flywheel (Clutch) |
Thread Locker | 85 ft-lbs. |
| Clutch Pressure Plate | Thread Locker | 25 ft-lbs. |
| Centerbolt
(Harmonic Damper) |
Thread Locker | 90 ft-lbs. |
| Bellhousing
(Transmission to Block) |
Engine Oil | 25 ft-lbs. |