Ford V8

260, 289, 302(5.0L)

up to and including 1984

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	70 ft-lbs.
Outer Main Cap Bolts	Engine	40 ft-lbs.
Warning!!!     If you are using ARP bolts, you MUST use their specs.
Connecting Rod    260, 289, 302                  *289HP and Boss 302	Engine Oil	25 ft-lbs. *45 ft-lbs.
Cylinder Heads	Engine oil (blind hole) Sealer (water jacket)	70 ft-lbs.
Rocker Arms	Engine Oil	20 ft-lbs.
Oil Pump	Engine Oil	25 ft-lbs.
Oil Pan	Engine Oil	15 ft-lbs.
Camshaft Thrust Plate	Thread Locker	10 ft-lbs.
Cam Bolt (upper gear)	Thread Locker	40 ft-lbs.
Front Cover	Engine Oil	20 ft-lbs.
Intake Manifold (Cast Iron Heads)	Non- Hardening Sealer	25 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.