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Old 11-21-2019, 02:50 PM   #5
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Default Re: Correct Head torque

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Originally Posted by 19Fordy View Post
The 1935 to 48 MOTORS MANUAL says on page 437 the following:
cast iron heads 50 to60 ft.lbs,
aluminum heads 35 to 40 ft. lbs.

The 49-51 Mercury Manual says: 65-70 foot pounds.
I would assume 49-53 Ford would be the same.
The Truck manual for 48-52 8BA/8RT says to go 65-70. FelPro says the same for their PermaTorque gaskets.
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