Torque specs for a 360

[Dylan Bobek]

I need the torque specs on 360 valve covers and the bolt pattern, thanks

 

[Mikes5thAve]

It's 40- 95 in-lbs depending on year. The lower number for older years with normal bolts and tighter for the newer ones ones with the triangle washers on the bolts.
No real pattern to follow. Just snug them down and don't over tighten.

 

[Dylan Bobek]

Okay thank you very much

 

[Duke5A]

I would start at the center bottom bolt and work your way out alternating side to side. Torque down in a couple increments. Especially if you're using the cast aluminum valve covers.

 

[kmccabe56]

I need the torque specs on 360 valve covers and the bolt pattern, thanks

If you can lay your hands on a pair of the rocker cover gaskets with the torque retention inserts in them, those gaskets require longer Grade 8 1/4-20 bolts torqued to 100 inch pounds. Just like the cylinder heads start from the center bolts and work your way alternately to both ends.