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Old Jul 26, 2003 | 03:53 PM
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im replasing the head gasket i need the settings to the 87 f 150 300 st 6 for the head and the rocker arms . any one have them??
 
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Old Jul 26, 2003 | 05:51 PM
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My Chilton manual that covers '76 to '86 reads to"...tighten in three progressive steps. Torque them (in proper sequence) to 55 ft-lbs, then 65ft-lbs, and finally to 85 ft-lbs."
My Ford service spec book for '79 reads the same except the final toque they list a range from 70 to 85 ft-lbs.
 
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Old Jul 26, 2003 | 10:14 PM
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and thats for bouth head and the rocker arms seems the rockerarms woudnt b that tight thanks
 
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Old Jul 26, 2003 | 10:43 PM
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Sorry those specs are for the head only. That's way too snug for rocker arms. I'm not sure of the spec for the non-stud mount...pedestal mount?
 
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Old Jul 27, 2003 | 12:25 AM
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My Chiltons manual (87-96) has the specifications as follows.
Rocker arm bolts - 17-23 ft lbs.
 
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Old Jul 27, 2003 | 02:17 AM
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yes 17 - to - 23 ft lb for the rockers, I am doing the same thing you are.
Don't for get to put a bit of oil on the rocker before you put the folcrum (spelling) on so its not dry when you first start it up.

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