what will be the torque spec on the cylinder head bolts for the commando engine ? would it be any different being mine will have 10.5:1 compression vs. a low compression 273? I see a chart here showing 340 with higher torque specs.
Small Block Chrysler 273, 318, 340, 360 “A” Engine
Fastener Type Torque Spec
Main cap bolts 5 ft.-lbs
Connecting rod bolts (plain) 45 ft.-lbs.
Cylinder head bolts 273-318 85 ft.-lbs.*
Cylinder head bolts 340-360 95 ft.-lbs.*
Rocker shaft bracket bolts 17 ft.-lbs.
Intake manifold bolts 35 ft.-lbs.
Oil pump cover bolt 95 in.-lbs.
Oil pump attaching bolt 35 ft.-lbs.
Oil pan bolts 15 ft.-lbs.
Cam locking bolt 35 ft.-lbs.
Cam thrust plate bolts 210 in.-lbs.
Harmonic damper bolt 135 ft.-lbs.
Flywheel/flexplate bolts 55 ft.-lbs.
Flywheel housing to engine block bolts 50 ft.-lbs.
Flexplate to torque converter bolts 270 in.-lbs.
Clutch housing bolts 30 ft.-lbs.
Front cover bolts 30 ft.-lbs.
Water pump bolts 30 ft.-lbs.
* Follow factory torque sequence
