There are 16 bolts. If your looking at it from the top to bottom, left to right the bolts/sequence would be...
the upper row of bolts, under the valve cover would be # 16, 12, 9, 1, 3, 6, 13
the second row above the spark plugs - #15, 8, 2, 7, 14
the last row just below the spark plugs - #11, 5, 4, 10
Best would be to draw a pic and number the bolts as per above. You should torque to cylinder head recommendations depending on (alum/cast iron), but all torque in 3 steps.( example 35,45,65 final). Chevy OEM final torque specs. (using motor oil to lube threads/washers).
65 ft-lbs for the short bolts
75 ft-lbs for the med/long bolts
torque specs 350 Chevy heads65 lbs
160 foot lbs
65 FT. LBS.
If it is a V8 it is 65FT.- LBS.
65 ft lbs
Here is a link to a site that shows the sequence: http://www.autozone.com/az/cds/en_us/0900823d/80/11/bc/70/0900823d8011bc70/repairInfoPages.htm#hd1-1-1 Just arrow down and you will find it for 6 cyl, SBC and BBC.
Start in the middle, and work your way out, in a circular pattern. First, go half torque, then full, turning the crankshaft by hand after each cap.
Cylinder heads are installed on a Chevy 454 big block engine by placing the gasket down on the engine block and positioning the heads over the marking tabs. The bolts are then installed and torqued to specs in sequence.
Cylinder head to block torque = 80 ft-lbs.
Answer The 86 Chevy block and the 87 Chevy block are the exact same block, nothing changed, it will fit perfectly.yes
35ft. lbs.
45 lbs.