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Old Sep 7, 2004 | 04:40 PM
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Exclamation 4.2 main cap torque

I'm rebuilding a 99 F150 4.2 v-6. The book I have and even the local Ford dealer recommends 88-91 ft lbs for the main cap bolts, I've tried this but broke most of the bolts, now armed with a new set of main cap bolts, I'm ready to try again but don't want to damage anything else. Does anyone know the correct torque?
 
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Old Sep 7, 2004 | 07:28 PM
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new torque to yeild bolts spec is 37 ft. lb. and turn an additional 115-125 degrees,
put sealer at the bearing cap parting line
 
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Old Sep 8, 2004 | 07:29 AM
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Thanks for the info, I've been trying to get this from my local dealer but they either aren't willing to share or don't know.
 
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