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Harmonic balancer bolt installation walkthrough for Ford 289–460 engines excluding the 351C — 120 ft-lb final torque, with assembly lubricant on the threads, under the head and on the washer face.

Main stud installation walkthrough for the Ford 289 and 302 small block — 30/60/90 ft-lb in three equal steps, thread chasing with the CS314, and the bore roundness check that follows a bolt-to-stud upgrade.

Complete head bolt installation walkthrough for the 1963–2001 Ford Small Block 289/302 — 25/50/80 torque stages, washer orientation, thread prep, and the bolts-vs-studs choice.

Complete head stud installation walkthrough for the 1963–2001 Ford 289/302 with factory heads (hex nuts) — 30/60/90 torque stages, stud height verification, and the CP898 vs CP897 fitment guide.

Complete head stud installation walkthrough for the 1963–2001 Ford 289/302 small block (7/16" block threads, 12-point) — 30/60/90 torque stages, stud height verification, and the CP897 vs CP898 fitment guide.