Diesel Engine Torque Limits - Revision
89Ford20SHOP MANUAL-1989-SECTION 22-08-7.3L DIESEL
ENGINE-TORQUE LIMITS REVISED
Article No. 89-12A-35
LIGHT TRUCK: 1989 ECONOLINE, F-250, F-350
ISSUE: Note number 3 in the 7.3L Diesel Engine Torque Limits chart on page 22-08-79 of the Light Truck Shop Manual, Volume B, has been revised.
ACTION: Refer to the page following this TSB article for the updated chart. This information should be inserted in your 1989 Light Truck Shop Manual, Volume B, page 22-08-79.
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: None
WARRANTY STATUS: INFORMATION ONLY
OASIS CODES: 4800
1989
22-08-79 7.3L V-8 Diesel Engine 22-08-79
TORQUE LIMITS - 7.3L V4 DIESEL ENGINE
NOTE: Unless otherwise specified, use standard torque chart. Torque values are with threads and washer faces coated with engine oil. Torque values are listed without tolerance. Variations to torque will occur due to torque wrench calibration. Variation should be within 10% of nominal values.
(1) Use Standard Torque Chart Above.
(2) Tighten to 51 N-m (38 ft.lbs.), then to 69 N-m (51 ft.lbs.).
(3) Tighten to 88 N-m (65 ft.lbs.), then to 122 N-m (90 ft.lbs.), then 135 N-m (110 ft.lbs.)
(4) Tighten to 101 N-m (75 ft.lbs.), then to 129 N-m (95 ft.lbs.).
(5) RTV Sealer required, refer to Light Truck Engine Shop manual.
(6) Tighten to 33 N-m (24 ft.lbs.), then tighten again in sequence.
(7) Tighten to 8 N-m (6 ft.lbs.), then tighten again to 8 N-m (6 ft.lbs.) in sequence.
(8) Tighten to 47 N-m (35 ft.lbs.), then tighten again to 47 N-m (35 ft.lbs.) in sequence. Apply anti-seize compound prior to installation.
(9) Apply Lock'n Seal(R) to all threads prior to assembly.
1989
22-08-80 7.3L V-8 Diesel Engine 22-08-80