Tightening Specifications
| Specific Applications | Alternator Bracket to Cylinder Block Bolt | 16-24 Newton Meter (Nm) |
| Alternator Adjustment Arm to Cylinder Block Bolt | 16-24 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Alternator Adlustment Arm to Alternator Bolt | 32-54 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Carburetor Attaching Nut | 16-24 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Camshaft Sprocket Gear to Camshaft Bolt | 54-61 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Camshaft Thrust Plate to Cylinder Block Bolt | 12-16 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Carburetor Mounting Stud | 20 Max. Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Connecting Rod - Nut: 5.OL (302 CID) | 26-32 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Connecting Rod - Nut: 5.8L (351 CID) | 26-32 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Cylinder Front Cover Bolt | 16-24 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Cylinder Head Bolt: 5.OL (302 CID) (1) | - (1) Torque in 2 steps: First step 75-88 Nm (55-65 ft-lb) Second step 88-97 Nm (65-72 ft-lb) | |
| Cylinder Head Bolt: 5.8L (351 CID) (2) | - (2) Torque in 3 steps: First step 115 Nm (85 ft-lb) Second step 129 Nm (95 ft-lb) Third step 142-151 Nm (105-112 ft-lb) | |
| Damper to Crankshaft Bolt | 95-122 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Distributor Hold Down Bolt | 24-35 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| EGR Valve to Intake Manifold Spacer | 16-24 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolt | 24-32 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Fan to Water Pump Hub - Bolt | 16-24 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Flywheel to Crankshaft Bolt | 102-115 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Fuel Pump to Cylinder Block - Front Cover Bolt | 26-37 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| - | Intake Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolt (3) 5.OL/5.8L (302 CID/351 CID) | 15/31-34 Newton Meter (Nm) (3) After assembly, retorque with engine hot. |
| Main Bearing Cap - Bolt: 5.OL (302 CID) | 81-95 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Main Bearing Cap - Bolt: 5.8L (351 CID) | 122-142 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Oil Filter Insert to Cylinder Block Adapter Bolt | 27-41 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Oil Filter to Cylinder Block (4) | - 1/2 turn after gasket contacts sealing surface. | |
| Oil Inlet Tube to Oil Pump Bolt 5.0L/5.8L | 16-24/14-20 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Oil Pan Drain Plug | 20-34 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Oil Pan to Cylinder Block - Bolt 5.0L/5.8L | 8-12/12-15 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Oil Pump to Cylinder Block - Bolt | 30-43 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Oil Inlet Tube to Main Bearing Cap - Nut | 30-43 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Pulley to Damper Bolt | 47-68 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Rocker Arm Fulcrum Bolt to Cylinder Head | 24-34 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Spark Plug to Cylinder Head 5.0L/5.8L | 7-14/14-20 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Thermactor Pump Bracket to Cylinder Block Bolt | 41-61 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Thermactor Pump Pivot Bolt | 30-43 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Thermactor Pump Adjustment Arm to Pump | 30-43 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Thermactor Pump Pulley to Pump Hub | 15-20 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Valve - Rocker Arm Cover Bolt 5.0L/5.8L | 8-12/4-7 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Vacuum fitting/Plugs to Intake Manifold W/Teflon Tape. | 8-14 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Water Outlet Housing Bolt | 12-16 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Water Pump to Cylinder Block Front Cover Bolt | 16-24 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Distributor Hold-Down Bolts | 23-33.9 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Distributor Cap Hold-Down Screws | 2.0-2.6 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Distributor Rotor Hold-Down Screws | 2.8-3.9 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| TFI Ignition Module Mounting Screws | 1.7-4.0 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Motorcraft 7200 V V Carburetor (5.8L) Version | - | - |
| Throttle Plate Screws (Before Staking) | 1.1-1.7 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Choke Control Diaphragm Cover Screws | 1.5-2.1 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Choke Cap Retaining Screws (If So Equipped) | Breakaway | |
| Venturi Valve Diaphragm Cover | 1.7-2.5 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Feedback Motor | 11-14 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| 1/8 Inch Pipe Plug Fuel Inlet Boss | 7.9 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Venturi Valve Cover Plate | 2.7-4.0 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Upper Body to Main Body Screws | 2.7-4.0 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Main Body to Throttle Body Screws | 2.7-4.0 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Air Cleaner Stud | 8-12 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Carb. Assy. to Intake Manifold | 16-20 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Fuel Filter Retaining Nut | 10.2-14.1 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| 5.0l SEFI Version | - | - |
| Lower Intake Manifold to Head | 31-34 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Air Supply Tube Clamps | 1.7-2.6 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Upper Intake Manifold to Lower Intake Manifold Bolts | 16-24 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Throttle Body to EGR Spacer and Upper Intake Manifold | 16-24 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Air Bypass Valve to Throttle Body | 8-11 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Throttle Position Sensor to Throttle Body | 1.6-1.8 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Fuel Pressure Regulator to Fuel Rail Assembly | 3-4.5 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Fuel Rail Assembly to Intake Manifold | 8-12 Newton Meter (Nm) |