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Frequently Asked Questions
Engine Installation Instructions
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What are the torque specs for a FF1600 engine?
| Head Bolts (Aluminium) |
Torque to 60 lbs ft in 3 stages |
Front Cover |
8 lbs. ft. |
| Head Bolts (Cast Iron) |
65 lbs. ft. |
Rear Cover |
15 lbs. ft. |
| Main Caps |
60 lbs. ft. |
Water Pump Bolts |
8 lbs. ft. |
| Rod Cap Bolts |
40 lbs. ft. |
Water Neck Bolts |
15 lbs. ft. |
| Flywheel Bolts (Ford Bolts) |
55 lbs. ft. W/ Red Loctite |
Crankshaft Pulley Bolt |
30 lbs. ft. |
| Flywheel Bolts (ARP) |
60 lbs. ft.W/ Red Loctite |
Fuel Pump Bolts |
15 lbs. ft. |
| Pressure Plate (Clutch Cover) |
17 lbs. ft. |
Rocker Cover Screws |
8 lbs. ft. |
| Rocker Shaft Bolts |
25 lbs. ft. |
Intake Manifold Bolts |
18 lbs. ft. |
| Camshaft Bolt |
15-16 lbs. ft. |
Intake Manifold Nuts |
15 lbs. ft. |
| Thrust Plate Bolts |
8 lbs. ft. |
Exhaust Manifold Bolts |
15 lbs. ft. |
| Chain Tensioner Bolts |
8 lbs. ft. |
Carb to Manifold Nuts |
15 lbs. ft. |
| Oil Pump Bolts |
15 lbs. ft. |
Spark Plugs |
25 lbs. ft. |
| Oil Sump Bolts |
8 lbs. ft. |
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Important FF1600 engine specs
| Firing Order |
1- 2 - 4 - 3 |
| Ignition Timing |
38˚ - 40˚ BTDC |
| Points Gap (Bosch) |
.015" - .016" |
| Points Gap (Autolite) |
.022" - .024" |
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Cast Iron Head Valve Adjustments |
| Intake Valve Lash (HOT) |
.010" |
| Exhaust Valve Lash (HOT) |
.020" |
| Aluminum Head Valve Adjustments (Cold) |
| Intake Valve Lash |
.006" |
| Exhaust Valve Lash |
.015" |
| Warm engine to 190˚F and
readjust to.. |
| Intake Valve Lash |
.008 |
| Exhaust Valve Lash |
.018" |
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*DO NOT RE-TORQUE* |
What are the torque specs for a 2.0L engine?
| Head Bolts |
78 lbs. ft. |
| Main Cap Bolt |
70 lbs. ft. |
| Rod Cap Nut (ARP) |
40 - 42 lbs. ft. |
| Flywheel Bolt |
55 lbs. ft. |
| Pressure Plate |
17 lbs. ft. |
| Oil Sump Bolt |
8 lbs. ft. |
| Spark Plug |
15 - 20 lbs. ft. |
2.0L Valve Adjustments
| Intake Valve Lash (Cold) |
.008" |
| Exhaust Valve Lash (Cold) |
.010" |
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