Head bolts are 90-95 ft lbs. Main bearings are 100-110 but I cannot find the rod bearing values only the end clearance is mentioned at .003-.009 in my 57' shop manual. 1960 235's should be the same. Plastigage should be used for the mains at .001-.003.


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