1977 Dodge Van Torque sequences for head gastket replacemen

GMGUNTER

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1977 DODGE VAN

Engine Mechanical problem
1977 Dodge Van V8 Two Wheel Drive Automatic

I have an RV with a 1977 Dodge B300 van front end. I've been getting white smoke (steam?) Out the exaust along with some coolant blowing out. I'm getting misfires on one side when it idles.

I assume this is a cracked head/block or head gasket gone bad.

Where can I get the torque sequences on the header bolts so I can replace the head gaskets? I've never done one myself as I'm just learning about engine repair, but it seems pretty straight forward and I'm willing to attempt the repair.

It's a v8 with 4 cylinders on each side. I should probably replace both sides, but in a pinch is there a problem with doing just one side now and the other side when I have more time?

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BLUELIGHTNIN6

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Bolt torque is below for the cylinder head bolts and the only problem replacing one of the gaskets would be is if both have failed, and most likely if one has the other has as well since they both endured the same heat and wear/tear.