Posted by Joe Cimoch on Wednesday, March 06, 2002 at 4:03PM :
In Reply to: torque specs posted by GREG TAUER on Wednesday, March 06, 2002 at 3:43PM :
From Dodge Trucks Service Manual:
251 Cubic inch
Connecting Rod Nut - Plain 3/8-24 45 Ft.-Lbs
Main Bearing Cap Bolt 1/2-13 85 Ft.-Lbs.
Cylinder Head Bolt 7/16-14 65 Ft.-Lbs.
There is a article in best of te forum for adjusting valves. http://www.dodgepowerwagon.com/best/valveset.html