I can't find any info on a '74 390 in the books available to me. Doesn't even show a 390 for '74. Changing out the timing chain and I need some torque specs. Cam gear bolts, timing chain cover,water pump, thermo housing, and crank bolt. I would think that most years are about the same. I'm especially concerned with the cam and crank bolts. The others can be guesstimated if needed. Thanks.

 

Cam gear bolt is 45#, the timing chain cover is 15#, haven't gotten any further than that...

--Mike

 

Cam gear bolt 34-45#
Timing chain cover bolts 12-15#
Water pump bolts 20-25#
T-stat housing bolts 12-15#
Crank bolt 70-90#

 

Hey thanks a lot guys. I can get the front end of this motor back together now. What manuals do you guys have for these engines. I have checked with Hayes, Chiltons, Petersons and haven't been able to find anything. Thanks again.

 

Look for a book called Big Block Fords or something like that, written by Steve Christ. Really good book for FE's.

 

Yeah I've seen that book mentioned on this site a lot. I will have to get it. I didn't realize it included torque specs. Thanks.

 

they sell it right here at motorhaven, its called how to rebuild big block ford engines by steve christ, it covers all FE's and most FT's.