Ford Thunderbird And Mercury Cougar 1983-88 3.8L V6 Engine

3.8L V6
Component				Torque
Camshaft Sprocket Bolts				15-22 ft. lbs.
Crankshaft Pulley-to-Vibration Damper Bolts				20-28 ft. lbs.
Carburetor-to-Intake Manifold Nuts				12-15 ft. lbs.
Cylinder Head Bolts	1983		Step 1	47 ft. lbs.
			Step 2	55 ft. lbs.
			Step 3	63 ft. lbs.
			Step 4	74 ft. lbs.
			Step 5	NOTE
	1984 and up		Step 1	37 ft. lbs.
			Step 2	45 ft. lbs.
			Step 3	52 ft. lbs.
			Step 4	59 ft. lbs.
			Step 5	NOTE
Driveplate Mounting Bolts				54-64 ft. lbs.
Exhaust Manifold Bolts				15-22 ft. lbs.
Fan-to-Fan Clutch Bolts				12-18 ft. lbs.
Fan Clutch-to-Water Pump Nuts				15-22 ft. lbs.
Fuel Pump Bolts				14-21 ft. lbs.
Intake Manifold Bolts		1983	Step 1	5 ft. lbs.
			Step 2	10 ft. lbs.
			Step 3	18 ft. lbs.
		1984 and up	Step 1	7 ft. lbs.
			Step 2	15 ft. lbs.
			Step 3	24 ft. lbs.
Main Bearing Cap Bolts				65-81 ft. lbs.
Oil Pan Bolts				80-106 in. lbs.
Oil Pump Cover Bolts				18-22 ft. lbs.
Rocker Arm Cover Bolts		1983 (Screw)		36-61 in. lbs.
Rocker Arm Cover Bolts		1984 and up (Bolt/Stud)		80-106 in. lbs.
Rocker Arm Fulcrum Bolts		Step 1		5-11 ft. lbs.
Rocker Arm Fulcrum Bolts		Step 2		18-26 ft. lbs.
Rod Bearing Cap Nuts				31-36 ft. lbs.
Thermostat Housing-to-Engine Bolts				15-22 ft. lbs.
Timing Chain Cover-to-Block Bolts				15-22 ft. lbs.
Vibration Damper-to-Crankshaft Bolt				93-101 ft. lbs.
Water Pump-to-Timing Chain Cover Bolts				15-22 ft. lbs.
EFI Components
Component				Torque
Air Intake Throttle Body Mounting Nuts				15-22 ft. lbs.
Fuel Rail Bolts				6-9 ft. lbs.
Upper Intake Manifold-to-Lower Intake Manifold Nuts				19-28 ft. lbs.

Automotive Torque Specifications
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	NOTE	Loosen all bolts 2 or 3 turns, then repeat tightening sequence.