1955-61 DeSoto Engine Torque Values

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	Flywheel to Crankshaft	Vibration Damper to Pulley
1955	V8 All	32	85	30	35	85	30 1	50	80-85	60	135
1956-57	All	30	85	30	25	2	30 1	45	100	60	135
1958	All	30	70	30	30	30	40 1	45	85	60	135
1959-61	All	30	70	50	30	30	40 1	45	85	60	135

Torque Specs are for clean and lightly oiled threads in Ft.-lbs.

1 - Inch pounds    

2- Double rocker arm engine 85 ft.-lbs., 
     Single rocker 30 ft.-lbs