Intake manifold

[Zeke5180]

Is there a certain sequence to tighten bolts when installing an intake manifold on a stock 37 V8? I believe the torque setting is between 23 - 25 lbs.

 

[marko39]

just start in the center and work your way to the ends

 

[Charlie Stephens]

just start in the center and work your way to the ends

I agree but would add "in a circular pattern".

Charlie Stephens

 

[flatjack9]

I doubt it makes any difference

 

[V8COOPMAN]

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C'mon Man! Snug 'em down and git goin'! Mon Dieu!

Coop

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[Lawson Cox]

I'll give Coop a big AMEN here. Ford mechanics didn't use torque wrenches.

 

[Bored&Stroked]

I'll give Coop a big AMEN here. Ford mechanics didn't use torque wrenches.

Yeah, I just wait until my 'elbow pops' . . . 1 pop is for intake bolts, 2 pops are for head bolts, 5 pops for rear axle brake-drum hub nuts . . .

 

[flatjack9]

3 1/2 pops for main cap bolts

 

[Bored&Stroked]

3 1/2 pops for main cap bolts

Forgot about those!