Hey Bernie, make a sticky for these useful info.
heres the engine torq specs:
TORQUE CHART 6.1L ENGINE
DESCRIPTION N·m Ft. Lbs. In. Lbs.
Block Pipe Plugs
(1/4 NPT) 20 15 -
(3/8 NPT) 27 20 -
Camshaft Sprocket - Bolt 122 90 -
Camshaft Tensioner Plate - Bolts 28 21 -
Timing Chain Case Cover - Bolts 28 21 -
Lifting Stud 55 40 -
Connecting Rod Cap - Bolts 45
plus 60° Turn 33
plus 60° Turn -
Main Bearing Cap - Bolts
M-12 28
plus 90° Turn 21
plus 90° Turn -
Crossbolts
M-8 21.5 16 -
Cylinder Head - Bolts
M-12 Bolts
Step 1 34 25 -
Step 2 54 40 -
Step 3 Turn 90° Turn 90° -
M-8 Bolts
Step 1 20 15 -
Step 2 34 25 -
Cylinder Head Cover - Bolts 8 - 70
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head - Bolts 31 23 -
Flexplate to crankshaft - Bolts 95 70 -
Flywheel to crankshaft - Bolts 75 55 -
Front Insulator - Through bolt/nut 95 70 -
Front Insulator to Block - Bolts 95 70 -
Generator - Mounting Bolt 55 40 -
Intake Manifold - Bolts Refer to Procedure
Lifter Guide Holder 12 9 -
Piston Oil Cooler Jet - Bolts 13 10 -
Oil Pan - Bolts 12 9 -
Oil Dipstick Tube 6 - 53
Oil Pan - Drain Plug 27 20 -
Oil Pump - Attaching Bolts 28 21 -
Oil Pump Pickup Tube - Bolt and Nut 28 21 -
Rear Seal Retainer Attaching Bolts 15 11 -
Rear Insulator to Bracket 68 50 -
Rear Insulator to Crossmember 41 30 -
Rear Insulator to Transmission 68 50 -
Rear Insulator Bracket - Bolts 68 50 -
Rocker Arm - Bolts 22 16 -
Spark Plugs - - -
Thermostat Housing - Bolts 28 21 -
Throttle Body - Bolts 12 9 -
Vibration Damper - Bolt 176 129 -
Water Pump to Timing Chain Cover - Bolts 28 21 -
