Head Bolt torque spec

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I have a 1997 ford f150 with a 4.2 and I need to know how to torque the head down what is the torque spec
Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008 AT 11:57 PM

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Tiny
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DO NOT reuse same bolts.
Tighten new bolts in the following sequence:


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STEP 1 = 14 ft lbs (19 Nm)
STEP 2 = 29 ft lbs (39 Nm)
STEP 3 = 36 ft lbs (49 Nm)
STEP 4 = Loosen 3 Revolutions (DO NOT loosen all bolts at the same time. Loosen and torque to specs one bolt at a time.)
STEP 5 = Short Bolt - 15-32 ft lbs (20 - 43 Nm)
Long Bolt - 30-36 ft lbs ( 41 - 49 Nm)
STEP 6 = Additional 175 - 185 Degrees

Hope this helps.
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Thursday, December 4th, 2008 AT 12:46 AM

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