CADILLAC Engine Torque Values
Year
Engine
Spark Plug
Cylinder Head Bolts
Intake Manifold
Exhaust Manifold
Rocker Arm Shaft Bracket
Rocker Arm Cover
Connecting Rod Cap Bolts
Main Bearing Cap Bolts
Flex Plate to Crankshaft
Vibration Damper to Pulley
1959-60
All
20-25
65-70
25-30
35-40 1
40-45
90-100
75-80
1961
75
2
30-35
16-36 1
80-105
65-85
100-120
1962
60
30 1
45
95
70
110
1963
25
28 1
40
18 3
1964-66
60 4
15 3
1967
-
1968-75
115
30
35
24 1
90
17
Torque Specs are for clean and lightly oiled threads in Ft.-lbs.
1 - Inch pounds. Retorque after engine has been run. 2- Bolt 30 ft.-lbs., Nut 25 ft.-lbs. 3- Pulley to Damper screws
4- 50 ft.-lbs. on engines with no gaskets