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19Fordy · 11-21-2019, 11:08 AM

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.

11-21-2019, 11:08 AM	#3
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 10,921	Re: Correct Head torque 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.