I am assuming he is talking about a 42 216 (not 235) and all rod bolt torques for 35-48 for 216 are 55-60 lbs. ft.. The rod bolt torque for 49-** are 40-50 lbs. ft..

This info is from my 1951 Motors Auto Repair Manual.


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