Vanguard 23 hp Torque Specifications

23HP Briggs (Model 380000) Torque Specs:

Head Work:
Valve Cover______________ 70 in. lbs (8 Nm)
Rocker Arm Stud:
_Current Style____________100 in. lbs (11 Nm)
_Early Style _____________140 in. lbs (16 Nm)

Rocker Arm Lock Nut______ 70 in. lbs (8 Nm)
Cylinder Head ___________ 165 in. lbs (19 Nm)
Exhaust Manifold _________150 in. lbs (17 Nm)
Cylinder Shields___________ 65 in. lbs (7 Nm)
Spark Plug_______________180 in. lbs (20 Nm)

Carb and Intake:
Intake Manifold____________140 in. lbs (16 Nm)
Carb to Manifold____________65 in. lbs (7 Nm)
Air Cleaner Base to Carb_____65 in. lbs (7 Nm)
Air Cleaner Support Bracket __65 in. lbs (7 Nm)
Air Cleaner Mounting ________90 in. lbs (10 Nm)
Air Guide Mounting Screws___90 in. lbs (10 Nm)
Air Block Plate Mount Screws_30 in. lbs (3 Nm)
Breather___________________30 in. lbs (3 Nm)


Flywheel and Fan:
Flywheel___________________125 ft. lbs (170 Nm)
Fan Retainer________________150 in. lbs (17 Nm)
Armature___________________25 in. lbs (3 Nm)
Rewind Starter to housing _____65 in. lbs (7 Nm)
Alternator__________________ 20 in. lbs (2 Nm)
Alternator Harness Clamp_____ 90 in. lbs (10 Nm)
Blower Housing______________65 in. lbs (7 Nm)
Back Plate _________________65 in. lbs (7 Nm)


Engine:
Oil Pump___________________65 in. lbs (7 Nm)
Governor Control Bracket_____140 in. lbs (16 Nm)
Governor Lever Nut___________70 in. lbs (8 Nm)
Fuel Pump_________________ 45 in. lbs (5 Nm)
Connecting Rod____________ 115 in. lbs (13 Nm)
Crankcase Cover___________ 150 in. lbs (17 Nm)
Starter Motor_______________140 in. lbs (16 Nm)