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oldford2 · 02-03-2021, 05:21 PM

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[QUOTE=Mart;1980937]This is what I've been using. Thanks to Mac Van Pelt.
http://www.vanpeltsales.com/FH_web/f...ecs32-48V8.htm

80-90 on the main caps.
35-40 on the con rods. (Castellated).
50-60 on cast iron heads.
23-28 on the intake manifold.
I watched Mart's video on installing rod bearings. I always fit the crank bearing first. Tap , tap with a rubber mallet until if fits the crank. Not too snug and not too loose so it falls off. then can install the rods. I always have a piece of plastic tubing on each rod stud. One nick on the bearing can mean a long term problem. Also use assembly lube on all surfaces not oil. Plastic gage is your friend

JMHO
John

02-03-2021, 05:21 PM	#6
oldford2 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: pittsfield, MA Posts: 2,086	Re: 59 Engine bolt torque Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) [QUOTE=Mart;1980937]This is what I've been using. Thanks to Mac Van Pelt. http://www.vanpeltsales.com/FH_web/f...ecs32-48V8.htm 80-90 on the main caps. 35-40 on the con rods. (Castellated). 50-60 on cast iron heads. 23-28 on the intake manifold. I watched Mart's video on installing rod bearings. I always fit the crank bearing first. Tap , tap with a rubber mallet until if fits the crank. Not too snug and not too loose so it falls off. then can install the rods. I always have a piece of plastic tubing on each rod stud. One nick on the bearing can mean a long term problem. Also use assembly lube on all surfaces not oil. Plastic gage is your friend JMHO John Last edited by oldford2; 02-03-2021 at 07:02 PM.