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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY1966CYCLONE 4.7L ENG VIN C, STANDARD TRANS, TRANS MFR CD 2.77REPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE PERFORMANCETUNE-UPTUNE-UP - V8ENGINECYLINDER HEAD TIGHTENING

1966 Mercury Cyclone 4.7L Eng VIN C, Standard Trans, Trans Mfr CD 2.77

Cylinder Head Tightening

1966 Mercury Cyclone 4.7L Eng VIN C, Standard Trans, Trans Mfr CD 2.77SECTION Cylinder Head Tightening

Tighten cylinder head bolts in 3 steps in sequence shown in diagram to following specifications:

Engine	Step 1 Ft. Lbs.	Step 2 Ft. Lbs.	Step 3 Ft. Lbs.
289"	50	60	70
All others	70	80	90

Fig 1: Cylinder Head Tightening Sequence

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

RENDER: 1.0x

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.