Small Chrysler

273, 318, 340, 360 A Engines

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	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.
Cylinder Heads      273-318      340-360	Engine oil (blind hole) Sealer (water jacket)	85 ft-lbs. 95 ft-lbs.
Rocker Shaft brackets	Engine Oil	17 ft-lbs.
Oil Pump Cover	Engine Oil	95 in-lbs.
Oil Pump	Engine Oil	35 ft-lbs.
Oil Pan	Engine Oil	15 ft-lbs.
Camshaft Locking Bolt	Thread Locker	35 ft-lbs.
Front Cover	Engine Oil	30 ft-lbs.
Intake Manifold (Cast Iron Heads)	Non- Hardening Sealer	35 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	Thread Locker	55 ft-lbs.
Clutch Housing Bolts	Engine Oil	30 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.