intake head

[250coupe]

a maverick owner in my town wants to know what to torque the intake head to and if there is any specific sequence to follow.

 

[Patrick66]

step 1 is 40-45 lbs
step 2 is 50-55
step 3 is 60-65

13 8 4 1 5 9 12
14 7 3 2 6 10 11

i tried to replicate the graphic in the Ford Falcon Performance Handbook.

 

[ludwig]

It would show you starting in the center of the head and torquing the bolts in a circular/spiral pattern, working your way out to the ends of the head.

 

[grocery getter]

to be clear, are you asking about the cylinder head?

 

[addo]

Relax time is important. 20 minutes between first and second stages, long as possible between second and final torquings (preferably overnight). You back off ¼ turn and then swing the bolt up to spec. (Only back off the actual bolt being torqued.)

Also a tiny dab of motor oil or moly grease on the bolt thread, under its head and on any head bolt washers, is necessary for an accurate reading.

 

[ludwig]

What? You don't like those torque spikes followed by the Mach 10 knuckle buster and loose bolt?