2QuickNovas - Small-Block Chevy Torque Specs

Fastener

Torque

Lube, Thread Locker, Thread Sealer or Dry?

rod cap (11/32") 35 ft-lb oil

rod cap (3/8") 45 ft-lb oil

main cap (2-bolt) 70 ft-lb assembly lube

main cap (4-bolt inner) 75 ft-lb assembly lube

main cap (4-bolt outer 65 ft-lb assembly lube

oil pump bolt 65 ft-lb oil

heads 60-70 ft-lb sealant

cam sprocket 20 ft-lb thread locker

rocker arm studs 50 ft-lb sealant

oil pan 12 ft-lb oil

timing chain cover 6 ft-lb oil

valve cover 3 ft-lb oil

intake manifold 25-30 ft-lb anti-sieze

exhaust manifold 20 ft-lb anti-sieze

crank snout 60 ft-lb oil

spark plugs 15-25 ft-lb dry

flywheel/flexplate 60 ft-lb thread locker

pressure plate 35 ft-lb thread locker

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Fastener	Torque	Lube, Thread Locker, Thread Sealer or Dry?
rod cap (11/32")	35 ft-lb	oil
rod cap (3/8")	45 ft-lb	oil
main cap (2-bolt)	70 ft-lb	assembly lube
main cap (4-bolt inner)	75 ft-lb	assembly lube
main cap (4-bolt outer	65 ft-lb	assembly lube
oil pump bolt	65 ft-lb	oil
heads	60-70 ft-lb	sealant
cam sprocket	20 ft-lb	thread locker
rocker arm studs	50 ft-lb	sealant
oil pan	12 ft-lb	oil
timing chain cover	6 ft-lb	oil
valve cover	3 ft-lb	oil
intake manifold	25-30 ft-lb	anti-sieze
exhaust manifold	20 ft-lb	anti-sieze
crank snout	60 ft-lb	oil
spark plugs	15-25 ft-lb	dry
flywheel/flexplate	60 ft-lb	thread locker
pressure plate	35 ft-lb	thread locker