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78-85 B2000 Torque Specs
Editor: Kyrasis6

What Tech Site is complete without torque specs? Below is a list of most of the important torque values. If you need one that isn't listed feel free to message Kyrasis6 in the Forum.

Main Caps:

First Step: hand tight
Sec Step: 30 ft/lbs (45N-m)
3rd Step: 61-65 ft/lbs (84-90N-m)

Note: Must have washers in place.

Rod Bolts:

First Step: hand tight
Sec Step: 15 ft/lbs (25N-m)
3rd Step: 36-40 ft/lbs (50-55N-m)

Note: Must have washers in place.

Rear Main Seal:

Note: The Rear Main Seal is held in place by the Rear Main Cap.

Oil Pump:

First Step: 14-22 ft/lbs (19-31N-m)

Oil Sump:

First Step: Not Listed

Oil Pan:

First Step: 60-108 in/lbs (7-12N-m)

*Editor recommends 108-120 in/lbs

Water Pump:

First Step: Not Listed

Timing Chain Tensioner and Guide:

First Step: 7-11 ft/lbs (10-15N-m)

Harmonic Balancer:

First Step: 116-123 ft/lbs (160-170N-m)

Flywheel:

First Step: 50 ft/lbs (75N-m)
Second Step: 108-118 ft/lbs (155-163N-m)
Note: Must have washers in place, recommended to use sealant on threads, tighten in star pattern.

Clutch Pressure Plate:

First Step: 13-20 ft/lbs (18-27N-m)
Note: Tighten in star pattern.

Rocker Caps

Note: This engine uses the cylinder head bolts to fasten the rocker arm / camshaft caps. See the Cylinder Head specs below.

Cylinder Head:

First Step: 20 lb/ft
Sec Step: 40 lb/ft
3rd Step: 65-69 lb/ft (90-95N-m)

Cam Sprocket Nut:

First Step: 51-58 ft/lbs (70-80N-m)

Lower Timing Sprocket Nut:

First Step: 116-123 ft/lbs (160-170N-m)

Distributor Housing:

First Step: Not Listed

All torque values referenced from the 1982-1983 Mazda Factory Manual unless otherwise stated.