Head bolt torque 1992 continental 3.8 v6?

Answer 1

Head Bolts:

1. 15ft lbs

2. 30ft lbs

3. 37ft lbs

4. loosen 1 bolt 2-3 turns then do final torque before going to next bolt.

Final torque:

Long bolt 30-37lbs +180 degree's (1/2 turm tighter)

Short bolt 15-22lbs +180 degree's (1/2 turm tighter)

Yes, it seems odd to loosen a bolt once it's tight but it is what Ford recommends. Tighten all bolts to 1st torque setting then 2nd and then 3rd. Once all bolts are tightened to 37 ft lbs you must then loosen 1 bolt 2 to 3 turns and re-torque (29-37 long bolt or 15-22 short bolt). Once torque setting is reached you then tighten the bolt 1/2 turn more. Do this for each bolt. Loosening and re-torque only 1 bolt at a time.

I have seen the Ford service bulletin that confirm these settings.