351W Firing Order and Torque Specs

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Here's a link that's helped me out greatly in the past. 351W, 351M and 351C firing order and specs:

http://boxwrench.net/specs/ford_351C.htm




Torque Specs

These specs may not be correct for your application. Verify your engine specs with a service manual for your year and model. Always torque bolts in three equal increments

Bolts or Parts	Lube or Sealer	Torque to:
Main Caps	Engine Oil	105 ft-lbs.
Warning!!! If you are using ARP bolts, you MUST use their specs. Click Here!​
Connecting Rod Bolts 351C *Boss 351C	Engine Oil	45 ft-lbs. *50 ft-lbs.
Cylinder Heads 351C *Boss 351C	Engine oil (blind hole) Sealer (water jacket)	105 ft-lbs. *125 ft-lbs.
Rocker Arms	Engine Oil	20 ft-lbs.
Oil Pump	Engine Oil	25 ft-lbs.
Oil Pan	Engine Oil	12 ft-lbs.
Camshaft Thrust Plate	Thread Locker	12 ft-lbs.
Cam Bolt (upper gear)	Thread Locker	40 ft-lbs.
Front Cover	Engine Oil	20 ft-lbs.
Intake Manifold 5/16 Bolts (Cast Iron Heads) *3/8 Bolts	Non- Hardening Sealer	25 ft-lbs. *30 ft-lbs.
Valve Cover	Engine Oil	10 ft-lbs.
Flexplate (Automatic) Flywheel (Clutch)	Thread Locker	85 ft-lbs.
Clutch Pressure Plate	Thread Locker	35 ft-lbs.
Centerbolt (Harmonic Damper)	Thread Locker	90 ft-lbs.
Bellhousing (Transmission to Block)	Engine Oil	25 ft-lbs.

BUT....
If an early 302/289 cam is used, the firing order is 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8

 

[LEB Ben]

Definitely helpful...and I will definitely use it. Thanks Lee.