Starting at the center of the head under the valve cover (bolt #1) the torque sequence is: 7 3 1 5 9 8 4 2 6 10 Make sure all bolt threads and threads in the block are clean and lubricated lightly with oil. Pontiac do not need thread sealent since the bolts do not break into the water jackets. Start in the middle of the head and move outward.Torque in three steps first all bolts to 30lbft, then all to 60lbft, finally all bolts to 95lbft. after inital run in recheck the final (95lbft) torque after the engine has cooled.
Torque to 95 foot pounds with thread locking compound.
Torque specs for 71-73 Pontiac 400 main cap bolts 100 ft-lbs, rear mains 120 ft-lbs. Rod bolt specs 43 ft-lbs respectively.
The main bolt torque is 100lftlbs and 120 on the rear main cap.
20 foot pounds.
45 foot pounds for regular connecting rods and 65 foot pounds for SD connecting rods.
First its not called a big block, Pontiac never made a small block. it is just called a Pontiac 350. as far as tourque i t ranges from 150 to 400 depending on the year and trim
18 ftlb on the head
No.
no such thing as a pontiac small blockstock they rockers were 1.5 ratio
400 horsepower and 400 lb/ft of torque.
20 ft. lbs.
About 310-325ft/lbs if its a stock 400.