C Series Head Torque Data

Do not reuse cylinder head capscrews under
the following conditions:
Visible corrosion or pitting exceeds 1

cm 2 [0.155 in 2] in area.
Example:
Acceptable - 9.53 mm [3/8 in] x 9.53 mm [3/8

in]
Unacceptable - 12.7 mm [½ in] x 12.7 mm [½
in]
Visible corrosion or pitting exceeds 0.12

mm [0.005 in] in depth.
NOTE: Do not reuse a capscrew that has

damaged threads or a reduce diameter.
Visible corrosion or pitting that is

located within 3.2 mm [0.126 in] of the
fillet.
Visible corrosion or pitting that is
located within 3.2 mm [0.126 in] of the
threads.
Stretched beyond the “free-length”
specifications.
NOTE: If the capscrews are not damaged,

they can be reused throughout the life of
the engine, unless the capscrew stretches
beyond the “free-length” specification.
Use capscrew length gauge, Part Number

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3823921, to measure the cylinder head
capscrew.
Cylinder Head Capscrew Free Length

mm in
Short Capscrews 81.5 MAX 3.2
Long Capscrews 162.6 MAX 6.4
With the flange of the capscrew against the

base of the slot on the capscrew length gauge,
if the end of the capscrew touches the foot of
the gauge, it is too long and the capscrew
must be discarded.
Immediately after cleaning and inspecting the

capscrews, apply a light film of clean engine
oil to all of the capscrews that are to be
reused.
Install
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CAUTION
Make sure the cylinder head gasket is

correctly aligned with holes in the cylinder
block. If not aligned properly, it can cause
engine damage.
Position the new cylinder head gasket over the

dowels.
WARNING
This component weighs 23 kg [50 lb] or
more. To reduce the possibility of personal
injury, use a hoist or get assistance to lift
this component.
Carefully put the cylinder head straight down

onto the cylinder block, and seat it onto the
dowels.
Install the push rods. Refer to Procedure 004-

014.
Lubricate the push rod sockets with engine

lubricating oil.
Lubricate the valve stems with engine

lubricating oil.
Completely loosen the rocker lever adjusting

screws.
Install the rock levers. Refer to Procedure 003-

008.
Make sure that the rocker lever pedestals are

aligned with dowels.
Install the pedestals.
Lubricate the rocker lever pedestal capscrew

threads and under the capscrew heads with
engine lubricating oil.
Install the capscrews finger-tight.
Lubricate the threads and under the heads of

the remaining cylinder head capscrews with
engine oil.
Install the capscrews finger-tight.
Post 1991 - New Cylinder Block or New

Capscrews
Always use the following procedure when you

are using new capscrews or a new cylinder
block.
CAUTION
Do not use pre-1991 certification

capscrews in a 1991 or later certification
level engine because of differences in
capscrew length and thread engagement.
Damage to the engine will result if the
wrong capscrews are used.
NOTE: Each 1991 and later certification

capscrew has been marked with symbols
and an angle specification. The capscrew
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part numbers can be identified by
inspecting the marks on the capscrew
head.
Cylinder Head Capscrew Part Numbers

1991
Pre-91
Capscrew
Capscrew Length Length
Part
Part Number
Number
3907234 Short 3917729 Short
3907233 Long 3917728 Long
CAUTION
This procedure is to be used only with the

use of a new cylinder block or new cylinder
head capscrews.
1. Apply a thin film of clean engine

lubricating oil to the capscrew threads
and underside of the capscrew head
flange.
2. Follow the numbered torque sequence;

tighten all capscrews.
3. Follow the numbered torque sequence;
check the torque on all capscrews a
second time.
Torque Value: 95 n.m [70 ft-lb]
4. Follow the numbered sequence; tighten

the 14 long capscrews (two center rows)
only.
5. Follow the numbered sequence; check
the torque on all 14 long capscrews a
second time.

the six short capscrews (exhaust side)
only.
the torque on all six short capscrews a
second time.

the six short capscrews (intake side)
only.
the torque on all six short capscrews a
second time.
10. Recheck the torque on all capscrews.

Follow the numbered sequence;
check the 14 long capscrews from
step 4.
check the 6 short capscrews
(exhaust side) from step 6.
check the 6 short capscrews
(intake side) from step 8.
11. Follow the numbered sequence; from
step 2, turn the capscrews 90 degrees
as indicated on the capscrew head.
Tighten the pedestal capscrews.
Post 1991 - Used Cylinder Block and Used

Capscrews
NOTE: If you are using a new cylinder

block or new capscrews, do not use this
procedure. See new cylinder block or new
capscrews in this section.
The top of the cylinder head capscrew is

identified with an angle marking. The cylinder
head capscrews must be tightened by the
five-step “torque plus angle” method, as
described here.
1. Follow the numbered sequence and

tighten all 26 capscrews.

tighten only the 14 long capscrews.
(Number 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 18,
23, 24, 25, and 26.)
1. Retighten the short capscrews: Number

3, 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, and
22 because of cylinder head relaxation
and to obtain proper cylinder head
torque requirements.

retighten only the 14 long capscrews.
(Number 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 18,
23, 24, 25, and 26.)
NOTE: To turn the capscrew accurately to

the desired angle, orientate according to
the small “dot” and “window” marked on
the capscrew head, or use the torque
angle gauge for ½-inch drive, Part Number
3823878, or torque angle gauge for ¾-inch
drive, Part Number 3823879.
Mark the cylinder head adjacent to the dot on

the capscrew head. This mark will serve as an
indexing aid.
1. Rotate the capscrew until the mark that

has been made on the cylinder head
falls into the window on the capscrew
head.

Pre - 1991 Certifications

tighten all capscrews:
40 n.m [27 ft-

Torque Value: Step 1
lb]
150 n.m [110 ft-
Step 2
lb]
220 n.m [162 ft-
Step 3
lb]

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Do not reuse cylinder head capscrews under

the following conditions:

Visible corrosion or pitting exceeds 1

Acceptable - 9.53 mm [3/8 in] x 9.53 mm [3/8

Visible corrosion or pitting exceeds 0.12

NOTE: Do not reuse a capscrew that has

Visible corrosion or pitting that is

NOTE: If the capscrews are not damaged,

Use capscrew length gauge, Part Number

Cylinder Head Capscrew Free Length

With the flange of the capscrew against the

Immediately after cleaning and inspecting the

Make sure the cylinder head gasket is

Position the new cylinder head gasket over the

Carefully put the cylinder head straight down

Install the push rods. Refer to Procedure 004-

Lubricate the push rod sockets with engine

Lubricate the valve stems with engine

Completely loosen the rocker lever adjusting

Install the rock levers. Refer to Procedure 003-

Make sure that the rocker lever pedestals are

Install the pedestals.

Lubricate the rocker lever pedestal capscrew

Install the capscrews finger-tight.

Lubricate the threads and under the heads of

Install the capscrews finger-tight.

Post 1991 - New Cylinder Block or New

Always use the following procedure when you

Do not use pre-1991 certification

NOTE: Each 1991 and later certification

Cylinder Head Capscrew Part Numbers

This procedure is to be used only with the

1. Apply a thin film of clean engine

2. Follow the numbered torque sequence;

Torque Value: 95 n.m [70 ft-lb]

4. Follow the numbered sequence; tighten

Torque Value: 145 n.m [107 ft-lb]

6. Follow the numbered sequence; tighten

Torque Value: 105 n.m [77 ft-lb]

8. Follow the numbered sequence; tighten

Torque Value: 95 n.m [70 ft-lb]

10. Recheck the torque on all capscrews.

Tighten the pedestal capscrews.

Torque Value: 55 n.m [41 ft-lb]

Post 1991 - Used Cylinder Block and Used

NOTE: If you are using a new cylinder

The top of the cylinder head capscrew is

1. Follow the numbered sequence and

Torque Value: 70 n.m [52 ft-lb]

1. Follow the numbered sequence and

Torque Value: 145 n.m [105 ft-lb]

1. Retighten the short capscrews: Number

Torque Value: 70 n.m [52 ft-lb]

1. Follow the numbered sequence and

Torque Value: 145 n.m [105 ft-lb]

NOTE: To turn the capscrew accurately to

Mark the cylinder head adjacent to the dot on

1. Rotate the capscrew until the mark that

Pre - 1991 Certifications

1. Follow the numbered sequence and

40 n.m [27 ft-

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