Small block Chevy engine torque specs

• Camshaft sprocket: 20 ft. lb.
• Clutch pressure plate: 35 ft. lb.
• Connecting rod cap: 45 ft. lb.
• Crankcase front cover: 7 ft. lb.
• Cylinder head: 65 ft. lb.
• Distributor clamp: 20 ft. lb.
• Exhaust manifold: 20 ft. lb.
• Flywheel: 60 ft. lb.
• Flywheel housing: 30 ft. lb.
• Flywheel housing cover: 7 ft. lb.
• Intake manifold: 30 ft. lb.
• Main bearing cap: 70 ft. lb.
• Main bearing cap (outer, on a 4-bolt): 65 ft. lb.
• Oil filter: 25 ft. lb.
• Oil filter bypass valve: 7 ft. lb.
• Oil pan to crankcase (5/16 - 18): 13 ft. lb
• Oil pan to crankcase (1/2 - 20): 7 ft. lb.
• Oil pan drain plug: 20 ft. lb.
• Oil pump: 65 ft. lb.
• Oil pump cover: 7 ft. lb.
• Rocker arm cover: 4 ft. lb.
• Rocker arm stud: 50 ft. lb.
• Spark plug (5/8"): 15 ft. lb.
• Spark plug (13/16"): 22 ft. lb.
• Temp. sending unit: 20 ft. lb.
• Torsional damper: 60 ft. lb.
• Water outlet: 25 ft. lb.
• Water pump: 30 ft. lb.

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