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Old Jun 9, 2004 | 03:01 PM
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'74 390 specs

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.
 
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Old Jun 9, 2004 | 05:13 PM
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Cam gear bolt is 45#, the timing chain cover is 15#, haven't gotten any further than that...

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Old Jun 9, 2004 | 06:09 PM
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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#
 
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Old Jun 10, 2004 | 10:49 AM
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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.
 
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Old Jun 10, 2004 | 01:41 PM
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Look for a book called Big Block Fords or something like that, written by Steve Christ. Really good book for FE's.
 
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Old Jun 10, 2004 | 03:16 PM
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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.
 
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Old Jun 10, 2004 | 05:50 PM
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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.
 
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