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1981 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL

351ci V8RWDAUTOMATICgas
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Timing Chain Torque Specs

for 1981 Lincoln Continental 351ci V8 · RWD
Units

5 fasteners

Seq
Component
Torque
Angle
Camshaft sprocket bolt
Critical
40 lb-ft · 54 Nm
Crankshaft damper bolt
Critical
70 lb-ft · 95 Nm
Oil pan to timing cover bolts
9 lb-ft · 12 Nm
Timing cover bolts (5/16")
15 lb-ft · 20 Nm
Water pump to timing cover bolts
15 lb-ft · 20 Nm
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