1983 Other Chevrolet Models

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1983 Other Chevrolet Models

I am rebuilding a motorhome. It is between a 1970 and a 1985 chevy small block engine. 350 cu. inch.
It is a 4 bolt crank (heavy duty).
I need to know the head bolt torque number, and the intake manifold torque and exhaust manifold numbers.
It is a 400 automatic transmission. I need to know the flywheel to converter bolt torque also. Is there
a place on line where these are posted?
thanks,
Shirley
Apr 11, 2009 at 11:35 PM
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head bolt torque is 65# start from centner and work your way out on each end. Intake manifold is 25# same sequence. Exaust manifold is 25# start at center work you way to ends. Torque converter is 55# And yes you can try the library and any 350 from any early year trucks will have the same torque numbers. It didn't change until the later 90"s
Oct 21, 2009 at 2:36 AM
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