Torque Specs

Torque Specs

Ford Barra torque specs and bolt lengths and information

Ford Barra Workshop Manual

Ford Barra Workshop Manual

WORKSHOP MANUAL PDF

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Cylinder
Head Stud – 12.0mm

100 with Moly

135 NM with
Moly

 

Cylinder
Head Stud – 14.3mm

135-140 with
Moly

187-190 NM with
Moly

 

Camshaft
Caps Saddles

10 with Loctite
222

13 NM with
Loctite 222

 

Main cap
bolts – without girdle

65 with Oil

88 NM with Oil

 

Main cap
bolts – with girdle

75 with Oil

100 NM with Oil

 

Main cap
studs – with girdle

75 with Oil

100 NM with Oil

 

STEEL Main
caps  - studs & girdle

100 with oil

135 NM with oil

 

Camshaft
sprocket bolts – M10

55 with Loctite
222

72 Nm with
Loctite 222

 

Camshaft
sprocket bolts – M6

13 with Loctite
222

17 NM with
Loctite 222

 

Camshaft
sprocket bolts – M8

23 with Loctite
222

31 NM with
Loctite 222

 

Steel
conrods – ARP 3/8” bolts (Atomic rods <2023)

55 with Moly

72 NM with Moly

 

Steel
conrods – CA625 3/8” bolts (2023 onwards)

60 with Moly

87 NM with Moly

Steel
conrods – ARP 7/16” bolts

65 with Moly

87 NM with Moly

 

Alloy
conrods – Carrillo 7/16” bolts

100 in a single
movement
with oil on threads

134 NM in a
single movement
with oiled threads

 

Harmonic
balancer retaining bolt

100 with
Silicone 250 on washer and keyway, moly on thread

then Loctite 222

135 NM with
Silicone 250 on washer and keyway, moly on

thread, then Loctite 222

 

Sump cross
bolts – M10

50 with Loctite
222

67 NM with
Loctite 222



Sump to block bolts - M6

10 with Loctite 222

13 NM with
Loctite 222

 

Timing pivot
bolt – M18

19 with Loctite
222

25 NM with
Loctite 222

 

D/Side pivot
bolt - M8 flange nut

20 with Loctite
222

27 NM with
Loctite 222

 

Oil pump
pickup support brace – M8 crimp nut

15 with Loctite
222

20 NM with
Loctite 222

 

Oil pump to
block bolts

12 with Loctite
222

16 NM with
Loctite 222

 

Oil pump
backing plate bolts

10 with Loctite
222

13 NM with
Loctite 222

 

Oil pump
pressure relief valve

33 with Loctite
222

45 NM with
Loctite 222

 

Flywheel/flexplate
bolts

70 with Moly
under heads and Loctite 262 on threads

100 NM with
Moly under heads and Loctite 262 on threads

 

Bearing Clearance Suggestions

All clearances are general suggestions and must be tailored to suit your parts, power goals, intended use, oil, quality of parts etc. Atomic is trying to share some information to those who need a starting point and is not responsible for any issues arising from the use of this information. If you are unsure please contact a professional engine builder for guidance.

Item | Desired clearance in inches

Conrod bearing – steel conrod .002” - .0022”

Conrod bearing – alloy conrod .002”

Conrod side clearance – steel conrod .008” minimum

Conrod side clearance – alloy conrod .018” minimum

Conrod small end – steel conrod .0005”

Conrod small end – alloy conrod .001”

Main bearings – vertical bearing clearance .003” - .0035”

Thrust – 180 or 360 degree .004” - .006”

Thrust – Torrington .004” - .005”

Piston rings – Top ring Steel .024“ minimum

Piston rings – Second Iron .022” minimum

Piston rings – Oil expander .005” maximum

Piston rings – Oil rails .018” minimum

Piston deck height variation – minimum .005”

Piston to bore clearance – Cast pistons NO grout .002” minimum

Piston to bore clearance – Forged pistons NO grout .0045” minimum

Piston to bore clearance – Forged pistons WITH grout .0055” minimum

Piston to valve clearance .060” minimum

Valvespring retainer to valvestem clearance .060” minimum

Lifter preload – hydraulic .020” minimum, .050" maximum

Tappet clearance – solids Refer cam manufacturers spec