Frequently Asked Questions
Engine Installation Instructions (Click to Enlarge)
What are the torque specs for an FF1600 engine?
| 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. |
Important FF1600 engine specs
| Ignition Timing | 38˚–40˚ BTDC |
| Points Gap (Bosch) | .015"–.016" |
| Points Gap (Autolite) | .022"–.024" |
| 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" |
| *DO NOT RE-TORQUE* | |
What are the torque specs for a 2.0L engine?
| 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
| Exhaust Valve Lash (Cold) | .010" |
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