Intake bolts on SC

JDC

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The repair manual that I have tells me to tighten the intake bolts in 2 sequences. The 1st is 8 ft.lbs. and the next is 11 ft.lbs. does that sound like the right torque on the SC motor?? On the 3.8 efi it says to do it in 3 sequence steps. The 1st is 7.5 ft.lbs. and the next is 14.5 ft.lbs. and the 3rd 24 ft.lbs. Why is this tighter than a blower motor?? Any answers greatly appreciated. Thanks, JDC
 
The repair manual that I have tells me to tighten the intake bolts in 2 sequences. The 1st is 8 ft.lbs. and the next is 11 ft.lbs. does that sound like the right torque on the SC motor?? On the 3.8 efi it says to do it in 3 sequence steps. The 1st is 7.5 ft.lbs. and the next is 14.5 ft.lbs. and the 3rd 24 ft.lbs. Why is this tighter than a blower motor?? Any answers greatly appreciated. Thanks, JDC

Because the manual is wrong...it's also wrong on the spark plug wire location in several manuals. Tighten it to 24 ft lbs.

David
 
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