Funny how FSM says squat about the sequence. Torque yep 85. But no sequence. Searched here and consensus was start with #3 and work outward in 3 steps.
BUT Mopar SB rebuild book by Taylor and Hofer say start at rear main get torqued in steps to 85. Do the rest EXCEPT #3.
Pry fwd and back a few times. Hold prying crank fwd while tightening #3 down.
Book by Larry Shepard mentions squat as well.
Which way for you guys?
I typically do 3 steps to final torque. First step to 10-15 ft lbs, tap the crank nose with a dead blow, then the rear flange. This will line up the thrust faces for #3 thrust bearing. Sequence I use is from #3 bearing cap out. Thx,65'
