Torque Specifications, Pontiac V8
 
Application Size
inch
Torque
lb-ft
Lube Incre.
lb-ft
Bolt, main bearing cap to block 3/4 100  oil 20 
Bolt, rear main cap to block 7/8 or 15/16 120 oil 20
Bolt, cylinder head no.1-2 3/4 100 oil 20
Bolt, cylinder head no.3-10 3/4 95 oil 20
Bolt, flywheel to crankshaft 5/8 95 dry 40
Bolt, oil pan to block   12 dry 4
Bolt, oil baffle to bearingcap   15 locktite none
Bolt, oil pump to block   30 locktite 15
Bolt, oil pump to bottom cover   15 locktite 5
Bolt, harmonic balancer to crankshaft 15/16 160 dry none
Bolt, exhaust manifold to head   30 antiseize 15
Bolt, intake manifold to head 9/16 40 dry 10
Bolt, front cover to intake manifold   12 dry none
Bolt, sprocket to camshaft   40 dry none
Bolt, rocker arm cover to head   8 dry 4
Bolt, clutch pressure plate to flywheel   25 locktite 5
Bolt, flywheel housing to block   40 dry 20
Nut, connecting rod bolt, except 455SD   43 oil 10
Nut, connecting rod bolt, '73-'74 455SD   63 oil 15
Nut, rocker arm to stud (3/8" only)   20 oil none
Nut, timing chain cover   15 dry 7
Stud, rocker arm (screw-in only)   55 dry none
Spark plug to head (gasket type)   25 dry none
Spark plug to head (taperseat, '72+)   15 dry none
Plug, oil drain pan   22 oil none

 Cylinder head tightening sequence