Ford Full Size 1975-87 4.2L, 5.0L and 5.8LW Engines

LTD, Custom 500, Country Squire and Crown Victoria
Marquis, Grand Marquis and Colony Park

4.2L (255cu. in.), 5.0L (302cu. in.) and 5.8L (351W)
Component				Torque
alternator adjusting arm-to-Alternator bolt				14-40 ft. lbs.
alternator bracket-to-Block bolt				12-18 ft. lbs.
camshaft sprocket gear-to-Camshaft bolts				40-45 ft. lbs.
camshaft thrust plate-to-Engine block bolts				9-12 ft. lbs.
crankshaft damper-to-Crankshaft bolt				70-90 ft. lbs.
Cylinder Head bolts	255cu. in. and 302cu. in.		step 1	55-65 ft. lbs.
	255cu. in. and 302cu. in.		step 2	65-72 ft. lbs.
	351W		step 1	85 ft. lbs.
			step 2	95 ft. lbs.
			step 3	105-112 ft. lbs.
distributor hold down bolt				20 ft. lbs.
EGR valve-to-Carburetor spacer bolts				12-18 ft. lbs.
exhaust manifold bolts				18-24 ft. lbs.
flywheel-to-Crankshaft bolts				75-85 ft. lbs.
fuel pump-to-Engine Block or timing cover bolts				19-27 ft. lbs.
intake manifold bolts				23-25 ft. lbs.
intake manifold pipe fittings		aluminum		12-18 ft. lbs.
intake manifold pipe fittings		cast iron		23-28 ft. lbs.
intake manifold vacuum fittings		aluminum		6-10 ft. lbs.
intake manifold vacuum fittings		cast iron		23-28 ft. lbs.
main bearing cap bolts		255cu in. and 302cu. In.		60-70 ft. lbs.
main bearing cap bolts		351W		95-105 ft. lbs.
oil inlet tube-to-Main bearing cap bolts				22-32 ft. lbs.
oil filter				NOTE
oil filter insert-to-Engine block adapter				20-30 ft. lbs.
oil pan bolts				9-11 ft. lbs.
oil pan drain plug				15-25 ft. lbs.
oil pump bolts				22-32 ft. lbs.
oil pump inlet tube				10-15 ft. lbs.
radiator fan-to-Water pump bolts or nuts				12-18 ft. lbs.
rocker arm cover bolts				3-5 ft. lbs.
rocker arm stud nut				17-23 ft. lbs.
rocker arm stud/Nut-to-Cylinder head				18-25 ft. lbs.
rod bearing cap nuts		255cu. in. and 302cu. in.		19-24 ft. lbs.
rod bearing cap nuts		351W		40-45 ft. lbs.
spark plugs				10-15 ft. lbs.
starter motor-to-Engine block bolts				15-20 ft. lbs.
thermactor pump adjusting arm-to-Pump				22-32 ft. lbs.
thermactor pump bracket bolts				30-45 ft. lbs.
thermactor pump pivot bolt				22-32 ft. lbs.
thermactor pump pulley-to-Pump hub				12-18 ft. lbs.
thermostat housing cover-to-Engine bolts				9-12 ft. lbs.
timing cover bolts				12-18 ft. lbs.
water pump-to-Engine block or timing cover bolts				12-18 ft. lbs.

Automotive Torque Specifications
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	NOTE	Turn oil filter an additional 1/2 turn, after filter seal contacts engine.