Big
Chrysler
361, 383, 400,
413, 426 (Wedge), 440, B/RB Engines
Firing
Order
| Cylinder
Numbering |
Distributor
Rotation |
 |
Rotor
Under Cap Spins:
Counter
Clockwise
|
Torque
Specs
These specs may not be correct for your application.
Verify your engine specs with a service manual for your year and model.
always torque
bolts in three equal increments
| Bolts or Parts |
Lube or Sealer |
Torque to: |
| Main Caps |
Engine Oil |
85 ft-lbs. |
Warning!!! If you are using ARP bolts, you MUST use
their specs. Click Here! |
| Connecting Rod Bolts (Plain) |
Engine Oil |
45 ft-lbs. |
| Connecting Rod Bolts (Heavy Duty) |
Engine Oil |
55 ft-lbs. |
| Crankshaft Rear Bearing Seal |
Engine Oil |
30 ft-lbs. |
Cylinder Heads
Iron Heads |
Engine
oil
(blind hole)
Sealer
(water
jacket) |
70 ft-lbs.
|
| Rocker Shaft brackets |
Engine Oil |
25 ft-lbs. |
| Oil Pump Cover |
Engine Oil |
10 ft-lbs. |
| Oil Pump |
Engine Oil |
35 ft-lbs. |
| Oil Pan |
Engine Oil |
15 ft-lbs. |
| Camshaft Locking Bolt |
Thread Locker |
35 ft-lbs. |
| Timing Cover |
Engine Oil |
10 ft-lbs. |
| Intake
Manifold
(Cast Iron
Heads) |
Non- Hardening Sealer |
40 ft-lbs. |
| Valve Cover |
Engine Oil |
6 ft-lbs. |
| Water Pump |
Non- Hardening Sealer |
30 ft-lbs. |
| Fuel Pump |
Engine Oil |
30 ft-lbs. |
| Starter mounting Bolts |
Engine Oil |
50 ft-lbs. |
| Exhaust Manifold |
Anti-Seize Lubricant |
30 ft-lbs. |
| Spark Plugs |
No Lube or Sealer |
20 ft-lbs. |
| Flexplate/Flywheel
Cap Screws |
Thread Locker |
55 ft-lbs. |
| Flexplate to Torque Converter |
Thread Locker |
270 in-lbs. |
| Centerbolt
(Harmonic
Damper) |
Engine Oil |
135 ft-lbs. |
| Bellhousing
(Transmission
to Block) |
Engine Oil |
50 ft-lbs. |
