Torque Specifications

1988 Ford Econoline E150, Van Display, 5.0 NSECTION Torque Specifications
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Air Intake Throttle Body
2.3L 12-15 (16-20)
4.9L, 5.0L & 5.8L 12-18 (16-24)
EGR Tube-to-EGR Valve
2.3L & 2.9L 18-28 (24-38)
4.9L & 5.0L 25-35 (34-47)
Fuel Supply Manifold Bolts
4.9L & 5.0L 12-15 (16-20)
Upper Intake Manifold Bolts
Except 2.9L 15-22 (20-30)
2.9L 11-15 (15-20)
INCH Lbs. (N.m)Β 
Air Intake Throttle Body
2.9L 72-96 (8-11)
7.5L 72-96 (8-11)
Fuel Pressure Regulator
Except 2.9L 26-40 (3-4.5)
2.9L 72-96 (8-11)
Fuel Supply Manifold Bolts
2.9L & 3.0L 72-96 (8-11)
Pressure Relief Valve Cap 4-6 (.5-.7)
Thermostat Housing Bolts 72-96 (8-11)
RENDER: 1.0x

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