for the main caps. I've got: torque em down to 15lbs and then 80 degrees. Is this right? Just doesn't seem like enough. Chiltons has been wrong before.

 

Hi, this is straight out of the GM 2001 service manual for the F body. Need any more fastener specs or clearances, just email me...

Crankshaft Bearing Cap Bolts - Inner Bolts-First Pass in Sequence
20 N·m
15 lb ft

Crankshaft Bearing Cap Bolts - Inner Bolts-Final Pass in Sequence
80 degrees

Crankshaft Bearing Cap Side Bolts
25 N·m
18 lb ft

Crankshaft Bearing Cap Studs - Outer Studs-First Pass in Sequence
20 N·m
15 lb ft

Crankshaft Bearing Cap Studs - Outer Studs-Final Pass in Sequence
53 degrees

Jay <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />

<small>[ November 05, 2002, 12:18 AM: Message edited by: JAY4SPEED ]</small>

 

The reference I have for those bolts says the same so its probably correct.

 

Glad I was of some help <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" />
I'm a tech at a chevy dealer so I have full access to factory service manuals. I may not be able to tell you which heads flow the best, but I can sure give factory torque specs!

Jay

 

Thanks.