Torque Requirements

1928 – 1931 Model A Ford

Connection	Amount	Units	Comments
Axel Housing to Differential	35	Ft-lb
Camshaft Nut	100	Ft-lb
Connecting Rods	45	Ft-lb
Flywheel	55	Ft-lb
Head Bolts	55	Ft-lb	Note: (1)
Main Bearing Cap Bolts	70 -80	Ft-lb
Manifold Exhaust/Intake	25 – 30	Ft-lb
Oil Pan	15 – 25	Ft-lb
Pressure Plate	25	Ft-lb
Rear Axel Shaft Nut	100	Ft-lb
Timing Cover	25	Ft-lb
Torque Tube to Differential	35	Ft-lb
Valve Cover	15 – 25	Ft-lb
Water Inlet	40	Ft-lb
Wheel Lug Nuts	50 - 55	Ft-lb

Notes:

(1) When installing the head use the following procedure for the 14 head nuts:

a. Order of torque is shown in Les Andrew’s book Volume I at page 1-150

b. Run the head bolts down and torque to 35 ft-lb

c. Torque a second time to 45 ft-lb

d. Torque final time to 55 ft-lb

e. BE VERY CAREFUL WHEN TORQUE THE WATER INLET NUTS

f. After starting the car and getting the engine hot Torque again to 55 ft-lb

g. Drive car about 5 to 10 miles and re-torque to 55 ft-lb

h. Re-torque again to 55 ft-lb after 300 miles