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1978 GMC C1500

400ci V8RWDAUTOMATICgas
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Timing Chain Torque Specs

for 1978 GMC C1500 400ci V8 · RWD
Units

5 fasteners

Seq
Component
Torque
Angle
Camshaft sprocket bolts
Critical
20 lb-ft · 27 Nm
Crankshaft damper/pulley bolt
Critical
210 lb-ft · 285 Nm
Oil pan to timing cover bolts
12 lb-ft · 16 Nm
Timing cover bolts
15 lb-ft · 20 Nm
Water pump to timing cover bolts
22 lb-ft · 30 Nm
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