I am going to screw a 390 togather this weekend for a buddie. I need to know torque specs for the rods,mains and heads. Thanks
It's been a loooong time since I messed with a Ford FE. But this is what I dug up in my manuals. FT./LBS 1) Cyl. Head Bolts 80 - 90 2) Rod Bolts 40 - 45 3) Main Bearing Bolts 95 - 105 4) Crankshaft Pulley (Damper Bolt) 70 - 90 5) Flywheel to Crankshaft Bolts 75 - 85 6) Intake Manifold 33.5 7) Exhaust Manifold 21 Ignition Timing 6B TDC