Ford Small-Block Rebuild: Torque Specs, Sequences, and Alignment

Cylinder Numbers and Firing Order / Torque Sequences

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Torque Specifications

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Piston Ring Gap Alignment / Timing Belt/Chain Alignment Marks

Piston Ring Gap Alignment

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Please refer to this diagram when aligning ring gaps on your pistons. See page 107 for more details.

Timing Belt/Chain Alignment Marks

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The timing set is installed by sliding both sprockets and the chain on as a set. See page 106 for more details.

General Engine Specifications

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