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Cylinder Head Tightening Sequence for 400 engine


zerbydd
06-21-2008, 02:52 PM
Is there anyone that can tell me the tightening sequence for the cylinder head bolts for both heads? It is for a 400 engine. Thanks
Dan

randy78
06-21-2008, 07:07 PM
400 sbc engines are the same sequence as all other sbc engines 265 to 400ci

start from center and work your way out the cylinder head ends in a large circle direction



good luck

Genopsyde
06-22-2008, 03:40 AM
get a manual for you car, they have a diagram with the sequence in there.

MrPbody
06-23-2008, 08:19 AM
The $64 queston... 400 Chevy or 400 Pontiac? One answer assumes Chevy. As this IS the "Firebird" section, is it the 400 Pontiac?

Chevy: 72 lb. ft. Begin by tightening the center bolt. "Spiral" your way to the ends, effectively "spreading" the head out over the gasket. There are 17 7/16" diameter head bolts on the small block. Be sure to use a brush-on gasket sealer on the threads.

Pontiac: 95 lb. ft. Tighten the center pair, and alternate side-side/top-bottom, outward. There are 10 1/2" diameter head bolts on the Pontiac. Use a drop of oil on the threads (no sealer).

Jim

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