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225/318/360 Cubic Inch Engine Tightening Reference

318/360 Engines

Info from the 1979/82/84/85/87/89 CPD Factory Service Manuals

Thread Size Torque
Foot-Pounds
Newton
Metres
Alternator Adjusting Strap Bolt 5/16"-18 200 in-lbs (23)
Alternator Adjusting Strap Mounting Bolt 3/8"-16 30 (41)
Alternator Bracket Bolt 3/8"-16 30 (41)
Alternator Mounting Pivot Nut 3/8"-16 30 (41)
Camshaft Sprocket Lockbolt 7/16"-14 50 (68)
Camshaft Thrust Plate 5/16"-18 210 in.-lbs (24)
Chain Case Cover Bolt 3/8"-16 35 (47)
Clutch Housing Bolt 3/8"-16 30 (41)
7/16"-14 50 (68)
Connecting Rod Nut 3/8"-24 45 (61)
Crankshaft Bolt (Vibration Damper) 3/4"-16 100 (136)
Cylinder Head Bolt 1/2"-13 105 (1979/85/87)
95 (1982,1984)
(142) 1979
(129) 1982,1984
(143) 1985/87/89
Cylinder Head Cover 1/4"-20 40 in.-lbs (1979)
80 in.-lbs (1982)
95 in.-lbs (1984/85/87)
(5)
(9) 1982
(11) 1984/85/87/89
Distributor Clamp Bolt 5/16"-18 200 in.-lbs (23)
Engine Front Mount Insulator to Frame Nut 75 (102)
Engine Front Mount Insulator to Engine Nut 65 (88)
Engine Rear Mount Insulator to Crossmember Nut 50 (68)
Engine Rear Mount Insulator to Extension 50 (68)
Engine Rear Mount Crossmember to Frame Nut 75 (102)
Exhaust Manifold Screw 5/16"-18 20 (27)
Exhaust Manifold Nut 5/16"-24 15 (20)
Exhaust Pipe Flange Nut 7/16"-14 24 (33)
Fan Blade Attaching Bolts 5/16"-18 200 in.-lbs (23)
Flex Plate to Converter 5/16"-24 270 in.-lbs (31)
Flex Plate to Crankshaft 7/16"-20 55 (75)
Flywheel to Crankshaft 7/16"-20 55 (75)
Fuel Pump Attaching Bolt 3/8"-16 30 (41)
Intake Manifold Bolt 3/8"-16 45
40 (1989)
(61)
(54) 1989
Main Bearing Cap Bolt 1/2"-13 85 (115)
Oil Pan Drain Plug 1/2"-20 20 (27)
Oil Pan Screw 5/16"-18 200 in.-lbs (23)
Oil Pump Cover Bolt 1/4"-20 95 in.-lbs (11)
Oil Pump Attaching Bolt 3/8"-16 30 (41)
Oil Filter Attaching Stud 3/4"-16 45 (61)
Oil Filter, Attaching Adaptor 3/4"-16 30 (41)
Oil Filter Adaptor Screw 50 (68)
Oil Pressure Gauge Sending Unit 1/8" NPTF 60 in.-lbs (7)
Rocker Shaft Bracket Bolt 5/16"-18 200 in.-lbs (23)
Spark Plug 14 mm 30 (41)
Starter Mounting Bolt 7/16"-14 50 (68)
Temperature Gauge Sending Unit 1/8" NPTF 60 in.-lbs (7)
Vibration Damper Screw to Crankshaft 3/4"-16 100 (136)
Water Pump to Housing Bolt 3/8"-16 30 (41)
Yoke Retainer Screw 5/16"-18 200 in.-lbs (23)
A/C Compressor Bracket to Water Pump Bolt 3/8"-16 30 (41)
A/C Compressor to Bracket Nut 7/16"-14 50 (68)
A/C Compressor Support Bolts 3/8"-16 30 (41)

225 Cubic Inch Engine Tightening Reference

Info from the 1979 CPD Factory Service Manual

Thread Size Torque
Foot-Pounds
Newton
Metres
Alternator Adjusting Strap Bolt 5/16"-18 200 in.-lbs (23)
Alternator Adjusting Strap Mounting Bolt 3/8"-16 30 (41)
Alternator Bracket Bolt 5/16"-18
3/8"-16
200 in.-lbs
30
(23)
(41)
Alternator Mounting Pivot Bolt 3/8"-16 30 (41)
Camshaft Lockbolt 7/16"-14 50 (68)
Carburetor to Manifold Bolt 3/8"-16 200 in.-lbs (23)
Chain Case Cover Bolt 5/16"-18 200 in.-lbs (23)
Clutch Housing Bolt 3/8"-16
7/16"-14
30
50
(41)
(68)
Connecting Rod Nut 3/8"-24 45 (61)
Crankshaft Rear Bearing Seal Retainer 3/8"-16 30 (41)
Cylinder Head Bolt 7/16"-14 70 (95)
Cylinder Head Cover 1/4"-20 40 in.-lbs (4)
Cylinder Head Cover With Load Spreader Washers 1/4"-20 80 in.-lbs (9)
Distributor Clamp Bolt 1/4"-20 95 in.-lbs (11)
Engine Front Mount Insulator to Engine Bolt 65 (88)
Engine Front Mount Insulator to Bracket Nut 75 (102)
Engine Rear Mount Insulator to Crossmember Nut 50 (68)
Engine Rear Mount Insulator to Extension 50 (68)
Engine Rear Mount Crossmember to Frame Nut 30 (41)
Exhaust Manifold Nut 5/16"-24 120 in.-lbs (14)
Exhaust Pipe Flange Nut 7/16"-14 35 (47)
Exhaust Pipe Support Bolt 50 (68)
Exhaust Pipe Support Clamp Nut 95 in.-lbs (11)
Fan Blade Attaching Bolts 5/16"-18 200 in.-lbs (23)
Flex Plate to Converter 5/16"-24 270 in.-lbs (31)
Flex Plate to Crankshaft 7/16"-20 55 (75)
Flywheel to Crankshaft 7/16"-20 55 (75)
Fuel Pump Attaching Bolt 3/8"-16 30 (41)
Intake to Exhaust Manifold Stud 3/8"-16 240 in.-lbs (27)
Intake to Exhaust Manifold Bolt 5/16"-18 200 in.-lbs (23)
Main Bearing Cap Bolt 1/2"-13 85 (115)
Oil Pan Drain Plug 1/2"-20 20 (27)
Oil Pan Screw 5/16"-18 200 in.-lbs (23)
Oil Pump Cover Bolt 1/4"-20 95 in.-lbs (11)
Oil Pump Attaching Bolt 5/16"-18 200 in.-lbs (23)
Oil Filter Attaching Stud 3/4"-16 10 (14)
Oil Pressure Gauge Sending Unit 1/8 NPTF 60 in.-lbs (7)
Rocker Shaft Bracket Bolt 3/8"-16 24 (33)
Spark Plug 14mm
Tapered Seat
10 (14)
Starter Mounting Bolt 7/16"-14 50 (68)
Temperature Gauge Sending Unit 1/8"-NPTF 60 in.-lbs (7)
Water Pump to Housing Bolt 3/8"-16 30 (41)
A/C Compressor Bracket to Water Pump Bolt 3/8"-16 30 (41)
A/C Compressor to Bracket Bolt 7/16"-14 50 (68)
A/C Compressor to Support Bolts 3/8"-16 30 (41)

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