Torque Specifications

1983 GMC Value Van P2500, 6.2 J, StandardSECTION Torque Specifications
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Camshaft Thrust Plate Bolts 7 (9)
Connecting Rod Cap Nuts 35 (47)
Cylinder Head Bolts (1) 95 (129)
Engine Front Cover Bolts 7 (9)
Exhaust Manifold Bolts (2)
Flywheel-to-Crankshaft Bolts 60 (81)
Main Bearing Cap Bolts 65 (88)
Oil Pump Attaching Bolts 10 (13)
Water Pump Bolts 15 (20)
(1) Tighten left-hand front bolt to 85 ft. lbs. (115 N.m)
(2) See Figure in this article.
RENDER: 1.0x

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