engineTiming Chain Torque Specsfor 1981 Mercury Cougar 255ci V8 · RWDUnitslb-ftNm5 fastenersSeqComponentTorqueAngle—Camshaft sprocket boltCritical40 lb-ft · 54 Nm——Crankshaft damper/pulley boltCritical70 lb-ft · 95 Nm——Oil pan to timing cover bolts10 lb-ft · 13 Nm——Timing cover bolts (5/16")15 lb-ft · 20 Nm——Water pump to timing cover bolts15 lb-ft · 20 Nm—📝 Suggest a correction to this torque spec