Ford 3.7L torque specs

[mobilnissan1991]

Can someone please lead me to the proper torque specs for the intake and valve covers for my 3.7 F150? Google and a recently purchased subscription from alldata is of no help. I plan on doing plugs and valve cover gaskets as soon as I can find the proper specs.

 

[bdcardinal]

1. Using new gaskets, install the upper intake manifold and tighten the 7 bolts in the sequence shown in 2 stages.
   • Stage 1: Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
   • Stage 2: Tighten an additional 45 degrees.

 

[bdcardinal]

1. Using a new gasket, install the LH valve cover and tighten the 4 bolts and 7 stud bolts in the sequence shown.
   • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).

1. Using a new gasket, install the RH valve cover and tighten the 3 bolts and 8 stud bolts in the sequence shown.
   • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).

 

[mobilnissan1991]

Very much appreciated!!!

 

[The Critic]

1. Using new gaskets, install the upper intake manifold and tighten the 7 bolts in the sequence shown in 2 stages.
   • Stage 1: Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
   • Stage 2: Tighten an additional 45 degrees.

It is an excellent excuse to invest in a 1/4" dr torque wrench that is capable of angle torque.

 

[bdcardinal]

It is an excellent excuse to invest in a 1/4" dr torque wrench that is capable of angle torque.

Because no-one would ever use a ratchet, go by feel, and say "click" when its tight.

 

[The Critic]

Because no-one would ever use a ratchet, go by feel, and say "click" when its tight.

<insert favorite <rainman ray meme>

 

[mobilnissan1991]

I have a nice Snap on 1/4 in in lbs that Ill use, and get an angle gauge for the 45 degree turn

 

[KrisZ]

I prefer the German torque specs “gootentight”.

 

[D60]

As I recall every M6 bolt on that engine is 89 in lbs, including everything in the timing set.

I wasn't aware of the 45 degrees on the upper intake. I didn't do it and the world didn't end (shrug)

 

[mobilnissan1991]

Id just love to know how my title on this thread was considered clickbait. I asked a question, got a very helpful answer from BDCardinal and thanked him.

 

[bdcardinal]

Id just love to know how my title on this thread was considered clickbait. I asked a question, got a very helpful answer from BDCardinal and thanked him.

clickbait? There is a joke on South Main Auto, and I guess Rainmain Ray where they use a ratchet and say "click" when their calibrated wrist hits the spec.

 

[mobilnissan1991]

I got this notification earlier

 

[D60]

I got this notification earlier

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How did original title read?

 

[someonesomewhere]

How did original title read?

Just 'torque specs' iirc.

 

[Snagglefoot]

I did the rear cover on a Chev 14 bolt which needed 30 ft lbs. I first tried 25 ft lbs and it “ felt right”. Good enough.