falcon futura

This is a page dedicated to the Ford Falcon Futura 1969, not part of the muscle cars but a great car indeed.
My car is equipped nowadays with a 289cu. in. engine with electronc ignition. This particular engine is almost dead so it will be changed soon by a rebuilt 302cu. in. engine.

Firing Order:15426378 for Ford V8 260, 289, 302(5.0L) up to and including 1984



Torque Specs

always torque bolts in three equal increments

Bolts or Parts Lube or Sealer Torque to:
Main Caps 70 ft-lbs.

Outer Main Cap Bolts 40 ft-lbs.

Connecting Rod 260, 289, 302 25 ft-lbs.
289HP and Boss 302 45 ft-lbs.

Cylinder Heads 70 ft-lbs.

Rocker Arms 20 ft-lbs.
Oil Pump 25 ft-lbs.
Oil Pan 15 ft-lbs.
Camshaft Thrust Plate 10 ft-lbs.
Cam Bolt (upper gear) 40 ft-lbs.
Front Cover 20 ft-lbs.
Intake Manifold (Cast Iron Heads)
Non- Hardening Sealer 25 ft-lbs.
Valve Cover 10 ft-lbs.
Flexplate (Automatic)
Flywheel (Clutch) 85 ft-lbs.
Clutch Pressure Plate 35 ft-lbs.
Centerbolt(Harmonic Damper) 90 ft-lbs.
Bellhousing(Transmission to Block) 25 ft-lbs.