Plymouth "A" Engine V8
277, 301, 303, 313, 318, 326 cid.
Firing Order

Cylinder Numbering |
Distributor Rotation |
 |

Rotor Under Cap Spins:
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 (2 bolt) |
Engine Oil |
85 ft-lbs. |
Warning!!! If you are using ARP bolts, you MUST use their specs. Click Here! |
Connecting Rod Bolt |
Engine Oil |
45 ft-lbs. |
Cylinder Heads |
Engine oil
(blind hole)
Sealer
(water jacket) |
85 ft-lbs. |
Rocker Studs (screw-in) |
Engine Oil |
|
Oil Pump |
Engine Oil |
|
Oil Pan |
Engine Oil |
|
Cam Sprocket (upper gear) |
Thread Locker |
|
Timing Cover |
Engine Oil |
|
Intake Manifold
(Cast Iron Heads) |
Non- Hardening Sealer |
40 ft-lbs. |
Valve Cover |
Engine Oil |
|
Exhaust Manifold |
Anti-Seize Lubricant |
25 ft-lbs. |
Spark Plugs |
No Lube or Sealer |
|
Flexplate (Automatic)
Flywheel (Clutch) |
Thread Locker |
|
Clutch Pressure Plate |
Thread Locker |
|
Centerbolt
(Harmonic Damper) |
Engine Oil |
135 ft-lbs. |
Bellhousing
(Transmission to Block) |
Engine Oil |
25 ft-lbs. |
Head Bolt Tightening Sequence
