Most old shop manuals have torque specs and or a chart covering a general torque per size of bolt. I wouldn't be to concerned with torque on this part, just use some gasket sealer and make them tight with a not to long wrench. Also put some thread sealer on these bolt that go into water passage.


It's easier to get forgiveness than permission!
1946 1/2-Ton Chevy
1953 Chevy 3/4-ton Factory Stakebed