I'll double check when I get home but I'm ~99.9% sure you start in the center and work your way out on the crank...only torquing to 1/2 the final torque on the first round...just like head bolts. Someone please correct me if I'm wrong. Bill M 65 Coronet 500 'vert On Mon, Apr 14, 2008 at 9:19 AM, Mike Phelps <mikeph@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > > Thanks for your response Mike but I didn't see anything regarding a tightening sequence for the crankshaft main caps. I know there is a sequence for the head bolts and I have that. Is there one for the main cap bearings? Advice from any engine builders out there would be appreciated. > Mike > -------------- Original message from fmichael graham <intiaboats@xxxxxxxx>: -------------- > > > > > > Mike, > > Check out www.boxwrench.net > > Hope this helps. > > Mike > > > > --- Mike Phelps wrote: > > > > > > > > Hey all, I need some assistance. Me and a friend are > > > in the middle of > > > rebuilding the engine for the Belvedere (361). I > > > need the torque specs > > > and tightening sequence for the main crank bearings. > > > Does some one have > > > a diagram or something or a web site I can get it > > > from? I have a service > > > manual on CD ROM but it is kind of vague and I need > > > pictures (rookie). > > > Any help would be great, thanks in advance. > > > > > > Mike Phelps > > > 1965 Plymouth Belvedere II Convertible > > > 361/727 > > > 2004 Hemi Ram Quad Cab > > > 2004 Chrysler 300M 3.5HO > > > 2004 PT Cruiser 2.4 Turbo