Flexplate (Automatic) Flywheel (Clutch) Thread Locker: 60 ft-lbs. Chevrolet . 200-1401: Chevy V8 12pt. Intake Manifold 3/8-16 x 1" 12 2. Torque Specs: 1-5 7/16” studs - 75 ft lbs 2-4 10mm x 7/16” studs - 65 ft lbs Rear 1/2” studs - 100 ft lbs Weight: 95 lbs and sheet metal (oil pan timing cover, and valve covers). These diagrams include: Fig. Timing Cover: Engine Oil: 6 ft-lbs. Cylinder Head (oiled) 7/16"-14 60 ft. lbs. Valve Covers (Pre 82) 1/2-20 x 3/4" 8 3. Timing cover bolt torque 4.3 v6 - Chevy Chevrolet Cars & Trucks Posted / edited by AnonymousUser on : 11-01-2021. outer main cap bolt 65 ft.-lbs. Timing Cover 1/4-20 x 1/2" 10 7. Category: Chevy. 134-1501: Chevrolet LS Gen III/IV LS Series, timing cover, 8740, 12pt. Standard 1980-1985 SBC oil pan can be used. Show Less. Chevy Mechanic: LarryL1110, replied 1 month ago. Valve cover torque specs. After adding a chrome timing cover and a pair of aluminum valve covers (PN SUM-G3302) from Summit Racing we were ready to stuff this mill into a Chevy. On a first-gen small blocks 1965-1986, the timing chain is difficult to access. Timing chain/gears Must use raised cam components Timing Cover: Can use stock cover / Mag w/fuel pump provision avail. Apply a small amount of oil or assembly lube to the surface of the front seal and balancer hub, then reinstall the harmonic balancer with the replacement installer/press. Exhaust Manifold: Anti-Seize Lubricant: 25 ft-lbs. 400-1502: Chevrolet LS Gen III/IV LS Series, timing cover, 8740, hex. These specs are for stock-type bolts with light engine oil applied to the threads and the underside of the bolt head. Chevrolet Chevy - Timing cover bolt torque 4.3 v6 - Chevy Chevrolet Cars & Trucks- question about Cars & Trucks × Having problems with your Chevrolet Chevy? TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (4.3L, 5.0L & 5.7L) Application Ft. Lbs. Small Block Chevy Fastener Type Torque Spec 7/16 in. 4) Use a torque wrench! Item Description Size Qty 1. This is a great engine with plenty of power at an affordable price. Oil Pan 5/16-18 x 3/4" 4 5. Xcessive Engines 4401 SW 75 th Avenue Bay 11 Miami, FL 33155 ** Mail To: 8714 NW 153rd Terrace Miami Lakes, FL 33018 Tel. Ford Small-Block Rebuild: Torque Specs, Sequences, and Alignment - Covers 221, 260, 289, 302, Boss 302, 351W, 351C, 351M, and 400M Small Block Ford Engines. SBC Torque specs: Size USE TORQUE Lubricant ... 1/4 - 20 Oil pump cover 80 lb. Intake Manifold (Cast Iron Heads) Non- Hardening Sealer: 25 ft-lbs. Other lubrications offer reduced friction and increased bolt tension, and will affect the torque figure. Chevrolet Small Block V8 Torque Specs and Bolt Tightening Sequences LATEST VERSION AS OF 3-19-98 You may not realize this, but every last bolt and nut in your car has a recommended torque value. 70 ft. lbs. Jump to Latest Follow 1 - 2 of 2 Posts. This engine is a mild idling High vacuum street engine for a stock stall converter automatic with big torque from idle to 5000 rpm it is Idea for a daily driver rod and deluxe comfortable show car. Small Block Chevy V8. Your new HT383 will come out of the box complete with valve covers, a timing cover, an oil pan, an iron water pump, an 8-inch harmonic balancer, an auto-trans flexplate, and a dipstick. This damper uses a timing cover that has the tab welded on at about the 12 o'clock position - the timing covers with this setup had either the 6.75" (305 and pre-1985 90 degree V6) or 8" (350/5.7L only). Satisfied … In case I've lost anyone here, the issue is where the old style kit included an actual gasket that sealed the entire outside edge of the timing cover, the new style kit has some dinky little o-rings for the water channels, and a couple of tubes of RTV silicone to make the outer seal. Intake manifold bolts on SBC engines should be torqued to 30 lb-ft in a two-step sequence. A popular crate motor for repowering classic trucks on a budget is the 350 Chevrolet small-block, PN 10067353. The target vehicles I used for this lookup were a 1969 Camaro and a 1971 Camaro. I have no idea if reusing the original is a good idea or not, as I've never tried. Mopar Small Block Bolt Torque Specifications. Timing chain cover bolts require 7 to 9 lb/ft of torque, no more. Spark Plugs: No Lube or Sealer: 20 ft-lbs. Verify your engine specs with a service manual for your year and model. Many of these values can usually be "fudged" without harm, but when it comes to your engine, it pays to be careful. : (866) 919-9527 ** (305) 206-6102 Fax: (888) 812-4081 www.xcessiveinc.com ** info@xcessiveinc.com . Uneven torque causes block distortion and head warpage allowing coolant leak and power loss. SBC Intake Torque – 327 & 350. 200-1502: Chevy V6. Torque Specs. Answered in 2 minutes by: 12/12/2020. Read: SBC Engine Disassembly SBC Chevy Timing Chain Cover. 200-1411: Chevy V8 12pt. The quality of metal is better, and the chrome plating holds in engine heat. (oil, unless noted) Oil pan to front cover 80 lb. ... Front cover bolts 12-15 ft.-lbs. Explore Our Forums. Torque specs and sequence for timing chain cover 2012 chevy… Torque specs and sequence for... Torque specs and sequence for timing chain cover 2012 chevy Cruze 1.4. Most parts are interchangeable throughout the years, but some, such as an oil pan, are era specific. Based on the smaller 283 engine, the 327 was manufactured in a variety of configurations to produce different power ratings. Production for the typical small block started in 1957 and is still being used today. Reinstall the timing cover with 6 pound-feet of torque to each bolt. These specs may not be correct for your application. always torque bolts in three equal increments. 6. Valve Cover: Engine Oil: 3 ft-lbs. A timing tab with an adjustable pointer is … Front cover pry locations-2.8L and 3.6L; Fig. Finally, you can use an old steel timing chain cover, buy a new chrome or aluminum cover, or whatever you want- as long as you don't need the sensor boss for the crank trigger. 35 ft. lbs. Before you buy a Chinese-made chrome timing chain cover to put on your American hot rod, consider re-using the stock piece. Actual deck height will be .005"- .010" taller for additional machining requirements. Share this conversation. General Discussion Gen1 1.4L Turbo Gen1 Service Issues CruzeTalk New Member Introductions Gen1 Appearance, Body, Detailing, & Interior. Fuel pump 3/8-16 x 1 1/4" 2 9. Chevrolet first introduced the 327 small-block engine in 1962. 200-1501: Chevy V8 hex. in. See all 30 photos True top dead center and cam specifications are checked prior to … Ask Your Own Chevy Question. Recommended … inner main cap bolt 70 ft.-lbs. 267, 305, 327, 350, 400 cid. Due to the long production run, a few different versions and displacements were available. If you use aftermarket performance bolts like ARP's, you should follow the recommended torque specifications. The small block Chevy engine is the most common V8 engine out there to add performance upgrades to. G ... CruzeTalk.com forum, news, discussions and the best community for owners to discuss all things related to the Chevy Cruze. 9 kits found for Oil Pump Studs & Bolts : Didn't find the kit you were looking for? Replace/tighten all the oil pan bolts. SBC Bolt List. 400-1401 : Chevy SS 12pt. The 1987-'95 balancer (LO3/LO5) or 1969-'80 balancer will fit if used with the associated timing tab (GM 12551537 for 6.75", 88960604 for 8") and front cover. If you need to access cam timing without taking the front of your engine apart, try a 2 or 3 piece timing chain cover. Flywheel flexplate 7/16-20 x 11/16" (3/4") ? Access our free Timing Chain Cover, Chain, Sprockets, & Seal Repair Guide for CTS 2006-2007, CTS-V 2005-2007, DTS 2006-2007 through AutoZone Rewards. Intake manifold bolts and head studs/bolts have to be torqued in a certain pattern and to a certain torque spec in order for your engine to work properly. 355 Small block mild street build with huge torque HP & Torque: 375 HP / 410 FT LBS. Exh Manifold to Cyl Head (Ends) 3/8"-16 15 ft. lbs. ENGINE: 355 . Oil Pan 1/4-20 x 1/2" 14 4. Standard SBC timing chain, timing cover, gear or belt drive can be used. LarryL1110. SmallBlock LA Engine – 273, 318, 340, 360 Torque specifications are for stock factory type bolts with light engine oil applied to the threads and the underside of the bolt head. Connecting Rod 3/8"-24 30 ft. lbs. 400-1501: Chevy SS hex. JEGS carries a large selection of chrome, aluminum and steel timing chain covers as well as timing tab pointers. Cylinder Numbering: Distributor Rotation: Rotor Under Cap Spins: Clockwise. 334-1401: Chevy all V8 SS. Torque Specs - Main Caps 1 - 5 7/16" bolts 65 ft lbs 2,3,4 outers 3/8" bolts 35 ft lbs Early stock SBC 2 hole oil filter adaptor is needed. Apply a small "dab" of silicon sealant at each end of the oil pan seal. Robert Dana shows how to install a timing chain cover correctly on a Chevrolet 350 small block. Show More. If you need this boss, as far as I know you may have to use a GM cover. 25 ft. lbs. You can convert from a non-vented Optispark to a vented Optispark by changing the Optispark unit, the front timing cover to a 95-97 model, camshaft timing gear to a 95-97 model, adding the vacuum lines, and changing the Optispark extension harness to the later model. The use of studs offers greater clamping force and also requires a torque sequence (and lubricant) as recommended by the manufacturer. Torque Specs for Small Block Chevy Engines Part Bolt Size Minimum Maximum Camshaft Sprocket 5/16"-18 15 ft. lbs. Generation I (1955-1980) Firing Order. 30 ft. lbs. Full Forum Listing. Chevy V8 hex. The basic tightening procedure is to snug up fastner in stages. 20 ft. lbs. Cool thing about this timing cover is access to the adjustable timing sprocket. in. 7/16 in. Moly and other lubes offer reduced friction and increased bolt tension, which will affect the torque figure. Exh Manifold to Cyl Head (Center) 3/8"-16 25 ft. lbs. Torque Convertor 3/8-24 x 1/2" 3 8. Regardless of the configuration, the 327's torque specifications are identical. 34/39 35/39 Thermostat housing 3/8-16 x 1" 2 10. Complete last stage with final torque. 333-1401: Chevy, w/Jesel belt or gear drive. Not only do you have to remove the alternator, water pump, and other stuff, the front of the oil pan needs to be dropped about an inch. ARP is adamant about using a special moly lube or ARP thread sealer for use with their stud packages.