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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