Ford
V8
351C (Clevland) 351M (Michigan of Modified)
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 |
105 ft-lbs. |
Warning!!! If you are using ARP bolts, you MUST use
their specs. Click Here! |
| Connecting
Rod Bolts 351C
*Boss 351C
|
Engine Oil |
45 ft-lbs.
*50 ft-lbs.
|
Cylinder Heads
351C
*Boss 351C |
Engine
oil
(blind hole)
Sealer
(water
jacket) |
105 ft-lbs.
*125 ft-lbs. |
| Rocker Arms |
Engine Oil |
20 ft-lbs. |
| Oil Pump |
Engine Oil |
25 ft-lbs. |
| Oil Pan |
Engine Oil |
12 ft-lbs. |
| Camshaft Thrust Plate |
Thread Locker |
12 ft-lbs. |
| Cam Bolt (upper gear) |
Thread Locker |
40 ft-lbs. |
| Front Cover |
Engine Oil |
20 ft-lbs. |
| Intake
Manifold
5/16 Bolts
(Cast Iron
Heads) *3/8 Bolts |
Non- Hardening Sealer |
25 ft-lbs.
*30 ft-lbs. |
| Valve Cover |
Engine Oil |
10 ft-lbs. |
| Flexplate
(Automatic)
Flywheel
(Clutch) |
Thread Locker |
85 ft-lbs. |
| Clutch Pressure Plate |
Thread Locker |
35 ft-lbs. |
| Centerbolt
(Harmonic
Damper) |
Thread Locker |
90 ft-lbs. |
| Bellhousing
(Transmission
to Block) |
Engine Oil |
25 ft-lbs. |
