• Chevrolet began producing its Monte Carlo in 1970, at which time it offered a sporty, powerful SS package. The Monte Carlo SS featured Chevrolet's 454, or 7.4-liter, engine. This was the most common member of Chevy's big-block engine family. To ensure engine stability, engine bolts must be torqued or bolted down to certain specifications set by the manufacturer.
  
  

Engine Block

• In the Monte Carlo SS, the bell housing-to-engine block bolt connects at 30 ft-lb of torque. The bolt connecting the crankshaft to the engine block screws to 95 ft-lb. The bolts connecting the cylinder head to the engine block require 80 ft-lb of torque, and the bolt connecting the distributor clamp to the engine block requires 20 ft-lb of torque.
  
  

Crankshaft

• The connecting rod-to-crankshaft bolt receives 50 ft-lb of torque. The flywheel and crankshaft attach together with 65 ft-lb of torque. The vibration damper hub connects to the crankshaft with 85 ft-lb of torque.
  
  

Other Specifications

• To prevent leaks, ensure that the oil pan drain plug receives 6.67 ft-lb of torque and the bolt connecting the oil pump cover to the oil pump attaches with 6.67 ft-lb of torque. Connect the water adapter to the intake manifold with 30 ft-lb of torque and attach the water pump to the engine block at 30 ft-lb of torque.