MAIN CAP BOLTS (Standard & SBD Cap Head Type)

GRAPHITE GREASE UNDER HEAD,OIL THREADS

STAGE 1---37 LB/FT
STAGE 2---45 degree
STAGE 3---15 degree

BIG END BOLTS

Standard Type GM Rod Bolts

STAGE 1---18 LB/FT (GRAPHITE GREASE UNDER HEAD,OIL THREADS) 
STAGE 2---30 degree

Heavy Duty Rods Bolts for Standard Rods -See separate instruction sheets

RB2K, RB2K-F, RB4, RB5, RB6

NOTE: - When assembling the bolts, as of 2002, the manufacturers recommend only using ARP assembly lubricant as supplied, under the heads and on the threads and torque up to.  These are lower torque settings than would have been used with normal oil. We cannot be held responsible for rod bolt stretch when an uncalibrated torque wrench has been used.

OIL PUMP BOLTS

4 LB/FT(242 LOCTITE)

CRANK BOLT

GRAPHITE GREASE UNDER HEAD & WASHER, OIL THREAD

STAGE 1---70LB/FT
STAGE 2---30 degree
STAGE 3---15 degree

CAM CAPS

6 LB/FT

CAM PULLEY BOLT

48 LB/FT(242 LOCTITE)

CAM VERNIER PULLEY BOLTS

14LB/FT

IDLER PULLEY BOLTS

18 LB/FT(242 LOCTITE)

CAM BELT AUTO TENSIONER BOLT

15 LB/FT

SUMP BOLTS

242 LOCTITE

STEEL SUMP---4 LB/FT
ALLOY SUMP--6 LB/FT
DRY SUMP-----10 NM

STANDARD FLYWHEEL BOLTS

242 LOCTITE

STAGE 1---26 LB/FT
STAGE 2---30 degree
STAGE 3---15 degree

ARP FLYWHEEL BOLTS

35 LB/FT with ARP Lube
45 LB/FT with engine oil

CYLINDER HEAD BOLTS for Standard gaskets

GRAPHITE GREASE UNDER HEADS & WASHERS, OIL THREADS

SEE BELOW FOR TIGHTNING SEQUENCE

STAGE 1---18 LB/FT 25NM
STAGE 2---90 degree
STAGE 3---90 degree
STAGE 4---90 degree
STAGE 5---45 degree

HEAD STUDS (BLT-H3-STUD-KIT) for Cometic gaskets only

Due to the difference in quality of both Genuine and pattern standard head bolts, these are not suitable, therefore we can only recommend the use of the ARP HEAD STUD KIT when using a Cometic gasket. The torque settings and instructions below must be followed:

IF COOLING MODS HAVE BEEN DONE THEN THE COMETIC GASKET MUST BE DIMPLED

ALWAYS wash the fasteners with cleaning solvent prior to installation. They come coated with a 'protective' coating, this is NOT a lubricant.

METHOD

Supplied ARP lubricant must be used on all threads and underneath face of nut.

BEFORE CYLINDER HEAD IS INSTALLED: -
1. Ensure threads in block & on stud are completely clean
2. Apply lubricant to stud threads & screw stud into block finger tight only.

STAGE 1---25 LB/FT
STAGE 2---Back off ½ turn
STAGE 3---25 LB/FT
STAGE 4---60 LB/FT
STAGE 5---Back off ¼ turn
STAGE 6---60 LB/FT

ONCE CYLINDER HEAD IS INSTALLED, FIT NUTS & WASHERS - THIS MUST ALWAYS BE IN THE SEQUENCE SHOWN BELOW:
1. Pull up the nuts & washers to 25lb/ft torque & then back off ½ turn.
2. Repeat this twice and on the third time torque to 60lb/ft.
3. Back off ¼ turn
4. Finally torque up the nuts & washers to 60lb/ft.