Chrysler HEMI 426

Firing Order

Cylinder Numbering Distributor Rotation

Rotor Under Cap Spins:

Counter

Clockwise

Torque Specs

always torque bolts in three equal increments

Bolts or Parts Lube or Sealer Torque to:
Main Caps Engine Oil 100 ft-lbs.
Main Cap Tie Bolts Engine Oil 45 ft-lbs.
Connecting Rod (7/16 bolts) Engine Oil 75 ft-lbs.

Cylinder Heads

     Iron Heads

     *Aluminum Heads

Engine oil

(blind hole)

Sealer

(water jacket)

 

75 ft-lbs.

*70 ft-lbs.

Camshaft Cap Screw (Steet HEMI) Thread Locker 40 ft-lbs.
Camshaft Cap Screw (Race HEMI) Thread Locker 75 ft-lbs.
Rocker Shaft brackets Engine Oil 30 ft-lbs.
Oil Pump Engine Oil 35 ft-lbs.
Oil Pan Engine Oil 15 ft-lbs.
Timing Cover Engine Oil 10 ft-lbs.

Intake Manifold

(Cast Iron Heads)

Non- Hardening Sealer 40 ft-lbs.
Valve Cover Engine Oil 6 ft-lbs.
Exhaust Manifold Anti-Seize Lubricant 30 ft-lbs.
Spark Plugs No Lube or Sealer 20 ft-lbs.

Flexplate/Flywheel Cap Screws

Thread Locker 70 ft-lbs.

Centerbolt

(Harmonic Damper)

Engine Oil 135 ft-lbs.

Bellhousing

(Transmission to Block)

Engine Oil 50 ft-lbs.