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We see MANY requests online for torque specifications for various fasteners on Vintage Mustangs. We're compiling a list of those for this page...

Suspension * Engine * General Specs

Suspension Parts

Shock absorber upper attachment 10-15
Shock absorber upper bracket to body 8-16
Front suspension compression bumper to body 12-17
Brake backing plate to spindle 25-35
Upper arm and inner shaft to body 55-75
Spring seat to upper arm 17-25
Shock absorber to spring seat 12-17
Wheel lug nut 70-115
Wheel bearing adjusting nut 17-25 (1)
Ball joint to spindle 60-90 (2)
Strut to lower arm 55-70
Lower arm to underbody 35-50
Stabilizer bar mounting bracket to underbody 17-25
Strut to underbody 40-55
Stabilizer bar to lower arm 5-11

(1) Torque the adjusting nut to 17-25. locate the nut lock on the adjusting nut so the castellations are aligned with the cotter pin hole in spindle. then, back off the nut so the next castellation aligns with the cotter pin hole.

(2) Torque to specifications, then tighten the nut to the nearest cotter pin slot and insert the cotter pin.

Engine

260, 289, 302

Fastener Type Torque Spec

Main cap bolts 60-70 ft.-lbs.
Outer main cap bolts, 35-40 ft.-lbs.
Connecting rod bolts 19-24 ft.-lbs. (40-45 ft.-lbs. for 289 HP Boss 302)
Cylinder head bolts 65-72 ft.-lbs.
Rocker arms 17-23 ft.-lbs.
Intake manifold bolts 23-25 ft.-lbs.
Oil pump bolt 23-28 ft.-lbs.
Cam bolts 40-45 ft.-lbs.
Cam thrust plate bolts 8-10 ft.-lbs.
Harmonic damper bolts 70-90 ft.-lbs.
Flywheel/flexplate bolts 75-85 ft.-lbs.
Pressure plate bolts 35 ft.-lbs.
Front cover bolts 12-15 ft.-lbs.
351W

Fastener Type Torque Specs

Main cap bolts 95-105 ft.-lbs.
Connecting rod bolts 40-45 ft.-lbs.
Cylinder head bolts 90-100 ft.-lbs.
Rocker arms 17-23 ft.-lbs.
Intake manifold bolts 23-25 ft.-lbs.
Oil pump bolt 23-28 ft.-lbs.
Cam bolts 40-45 ft.-lbs.
Cam thrust plate bolts 8-10 ft.-lbs.
Harmonic damper bolt 70-90 ft.-lbs.
Flywheel/flexplate bolts 75-85 ft.-lbs.
Pressure plate bolts 35 ft.-lbs.
Front cover bolts 12-15 ft.-lbs.
351C, 351M

Fastener Type Torque Spec

Main cap bolts
95-105 ft.-lbs.
Connecting rod bolts
40-45 ft.-lbs. (45-50 ft.-lbs. for Boss 351C)
Cylinder head bolts
(follow factory torque sequence)
105 ft.-lbs. (125 ft.-lbs. for Boss 351C)
Rocker arms (non-adjustable)
18-22 ft.-lbs.
5/16 in. intake manifold bolts
21-25 ft.-lbs.
3/8 in. intake manifold bolts
28-33 ft.-lbs.
Oil pump bolt
25 ft.-lbs.
Cam bolts
40-45 ft.-lbs.
Cam thrust plate bolts
9-12 ft.-lbs.
Harmonic damper bolt
70-90 ft.-lbs.
Flywheel/flexplate bolts
75-85 ft.-lbs.
Pressure plate bolts
35 ft.-lbs.
Front cover bolts
12-18 ft.-lbs.
429-460

Fastener Type Torque Spec

Maincap bolts
95-105 ft.-lbs.
Connecting rod bolts
40-45 ft.-lbs.
Cylinder head bolts
140 ft.-lbs.
Rocker arms (non-adjustable)
18-22 ft.-lbs.
Intake manifold bolts
25-30 ft.-lbs.
Oil pump bolt
25 ft.-lbs.
Cam bolts
40-45 ft.-lbs.
Harmonic damper bolt
70-90 ft.-lbs.
Flywheel/flexplate bolts
75-85 ft.-lbs.
Pressure plate bolts
35 ft.-lbs.
Front cover bolts
12-18 ft.-lbs.
360, 390, 406, 427, 428 FE

Fastener Type Torque Spec

Main cap bolts
95-105 ft.-lbs.
Crossbolts for 406 and 427
40 ft.-lbs.
Connecting rod bolts
40-45 ft.-lbs. (53-58 ft.-lbs. for 406 and 427)
Cylinder head bolts
80-90 ft.-lbs. (100-110 ft.-lbs. for 1963-67 427)
Rocker arm shaft bolts
40-45 ft.-lbs.
Intake manifold bolts
32-35 ft.-lbs.
Oil pump bolt
12-15 ft.-lbs.
Cam bolts
40-45 ft.-lbs.
Harmonic damper bolt
70-90 ft.-lbs.
Flywheel/flexplate bolts
75-85 ft.-lbs.
Pressure plate bolts
35 ft.-lbs.
Front cover bolts
12-15 ft.-lbs.

General Specs for fasteners...

 

 

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