240 head bolt torque

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chiggerranch69
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240 head bolt torque

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New guy here, can anyone tell me what the correct cylinder head bolt torque is for a 1969 240? I tried the torque for a 82 300 but stopped short because it felt too tight. Thanks.
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1969 F-100 240 USFS
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Re: 240 head bolt torque

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this chiltons book says to go in three steps 55 65 and the final 75 it also says to put water sealer on the 1 and 6 botls and oil the rest before torquing down.
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Re: 240 head bolt torque

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Thanks alot. We are rebuilding the engine and I found all the specs. but was unsure about the ehad bolt torque.
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1969 F-100 240 USFS
Flatbed, FS green, Offy C, EFI exh.
1961 Corvair monza
1990 GMC 1500
1989 Jeep Grand Wagoneer
1991 Ranger 4x4
2005 Toyota 4runner
2006 Dodge 1500
I am a vehicularly diverse person: I want everything!
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