Timing Chain Torque Specs

for 1974 Mercury Cougar 428ci V8 · RWD

Units

4 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Camshaft sprocket bolt

Critical

40 lb-ft · 54 Nm

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Crankshaft damper/pulley bolt

Critical

70 lb-ft · 95 Nm

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Timing cover bolts (5/16")

15 lb-ft · 20 Nm

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Water pump to timing cover bolts

12 lb-ft · 17 Nm

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