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AMC 304ci V8 Engine Specifications

Here, you'll be finding specifications for repair, rebuilding, and inspection of the AMC 304ci V8 engine - as I get them assembled and coded. Check back every now and again, so you'll know when they go up!

N/L
Bolt Item Bolt Size "Install to" Torque "Service recheck" Torque
Alternator Mounting --- 30-35 pound-feet N/L
Alternator Bracket to Lower Support --- 18-25 pound-feet N/L
Alternator Support Bracket to Cylinder Head --- 25-30 pound-feet N/L
Alternator Adjusting Strap to Alternator --- 18-25 pound-feet N/L
Camshaft Front Lock --- 25-35 pound-feet N/L
Carburettor Adapter to Manifold --- 18-25 pound-feet N/L
Carburettor Holddown Nuts --- 12-15 pound-feet N/L
Coil Mounting Bracket --- 30-35 pound-feet N/L
Connecting Rod Nuts --- 20-26 pound-feet N/L
Cylinder Head Bolts --- 105-115 pound-feet N/L
Crankshaft Pully Bolts --- 18-25 pound-feet N/L
Clutch Housing Spacer to Engine Block --- 10-13 pound-feet N/L
Bellhousing to Engine Block --- 25-28 pound-feet N/L
Distributor Holddown Clamp --- 10-15 pound-feet N/L
Fan Spacer to Water Pump --- 18-25 pound-feet N/L
Flywheel/Flexplate to Crankshaft --- 105-115 pound-feet N/L
Timing Cover to Engine Block --- 20-30 pound-feet N/L
Fuel Pump Mounting --- 30-35 pound-feet N/L
Crankshaft Main Bearing Caps --- 95-105 pound-feet N/L
Air Injection Tube to Exhaust Manifold Special 35-40 pound-feet N/L
Air Pump Bracket to Cylinder Head --- 40-45 pound-feet N/L
Air Pump to Mounting Bracket --- 20-25 pound-feet N/L
Air Pump Pully Bolt --- 5-8 pound-feet N/L
Air Pump Reinforcement Nut --- 18-25 pound-feet N/L
Air Pump Reinforcement to Water Pump --- 25-35 pound-feet N/L
Bypass Valve Bracket to Stud Nut --- 18-25 pound-feet N/L
Choke Heater Tube Bolt --- 10-12 pound-feet N/L
Diverter Bracket to Valve Bolt --- 5-8 pound-feet
Exhaust Manifold Bolt --- 30-35 pound-feet N/L
Exhaust Manifold to Downpipe --- 20-25 pound-feet N/L
Intake Manifold --- 40-45 pound-feet N/L
Engine Mount Bracket to Engine Block --- 25-30 pound-feet N/L
Engine Mount Bracket to Frame --- 30-35 pound-feet N/L
Oil Pump Cover --- 48-60 pound-inches N/L
Oil Sump Pan 1/4"-20 x 3/4" 5-8 pound-feet N/L
Oil Sump Pan 5/16"-18 x 3/4" 10-12 pound-feet N/L
Rocker Arm Screws --- 20-30 pound-inches N/L
Valve Cover Screws --- 20-30 pound-inches N/L
Rocker Arm Retainer Studs --- 65-70 pound-feet N/L
Spark Plugs Special 25-30 pound-feet N/L
Start Motor Mount Bolts --- 30-35 pound-feet N/L
Thermostat Housing --- 18-25 pound-feet N/L
Harmonic Damper Retaining Bolt --- 50-60 pound-feet N/L
Water Mount to Engine Block --- 40-45 pound-feet N/L
Water Pump to Timing Cover --- 45-50 pound-inches N/L

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