Timing Chain Torque Specs

for 1961 Plymouth Belvedere 361ci V8 · RWD

Units

4 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Camshaft sprocket bolt

Critical

35 lb-ft · 47 Nm

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Crankshaft damper/pulley bolt

Critical

135 lb-ft · 183 Nm

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Timing cover bolts

30 lb-ft · 41 Nm

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Water pump to timing cover bolts

30 lb-ft · 41 Nm

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