Torque Specifications

1987 Ford Econoline E250, Van Window Extended, 4.9 YSECTION Torque Specifications
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Camshaft Sprocket Bolt 40-50 (54-68)
Connecting Rod Nut 45-50 (61-68)
Cylinder Head Bolt (1)
1st Step 70-80 (95-108)
2nd Step 100-110 (136-150)
3rd Step 130-140 (177-190)
Exhaust Manifold Bolt 22-30 (30-60)
Flywheel-to-Crankshaft Bolt 75-85 (102-116)
Lower Intake Manifold Bolts/Nuts (2)
Step 1 10-12 (14-16)
Step 2 12-22 (16-30)
Step 3 22-35 (30-47)
Step 4 (3)
Main Bearing Cap Bolt 95-105 (129-143)
Oil Filter
Adapter-to-Cylinder Block Bolt 40-65 (54-88)
Insert-to-Cylinder Block/Adapter Bolt 45-55 (61-75)
Oil Pump Attaching Bolt 22-32 (30-44)
Rocker Arm Fulcrum Bolt 18-25 (24-34)
Timing Chain Cover 12-18 (16-24)
Upper Intake Manifold Bolt 12-18 (16-24)
Vibration Damper-to-Crankshaft Bolt 70-90 (95-122)
Water Pump Bolts 15-21 (20-28)
INCH Lbs.Β 
Camshaft Thrust Plate Bolt 71-106 (8-12)
Oil Pan Bolt
1/4" Bolt 84-108 (9-12)
5/16" Bolt 132 (16)
Valve Cover Bolts (4) 80-89 (9-10)
(1) Tighten in sequence. See Figure
(2) Tighten in sequence. See Figure.
(3) Allow engine to reach normal operating temperature. Retorque lower intake manifold bolts/nuts to 22-35 ft. lbs. (30-47 N.m).
(4) Tighten in sequence. Rear to front on left side of engine and front to rear on right side of engine.
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