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What is the torque for an 1986 Dodge 318 rod bearing bolts?

Connecting Rod Bolts (Torque Specification) :

* Step 1: Tighten the connecting rods bolts to 20 ft. lb.

* Step 2: Re-tighten the bolts to 45 ft. lbs in a crisscross pattern.

* Step 3: Loosen bolt to 0 ft lbs.

* Step 4: Final tighten (45 ft lbs) in sequence until proper torque is achieved.

Note: Use lubricant (i.e. engine oil) on bolt threads