Service Intervals & Specifications: Notes

1992 Ford Pickup F150, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.9 Y, 4WD, M5OD-R2SECTION Notes
REPLACEMENT INTERVAL

Component Interval (Miles)
Air Filter 30,000
Cam Timing Belt 60,000
Coolant 30,000
Crankcase Ventilation Filter 30,000
Oil & Filter 7500
PCV Valve 60,000
Spark Plugs (Standard) 30,000
Spark Plugs (Platinum) 60,000
Spark Plug Wires 60,000
Transfer Case Oil 60,000
Transmission Oil
Automatic Transmission 30,000
Manual Transmission 60,000
REPLACEMENT INTERVALS - DIESEL ENGINES

Component Interval (Miles)
Air Filter 30,000
Coolant 30,000
Oil & Filter 5000
Transfer Case Oil 60,000
Transmission Oil
Automatic Transmission 30,000
Manual Transmission 60,000
BELT ADJUSTMENT

Application New Belt: Lbs. (kg) (1) Used Belt: Lbs. (kg)
2.3L
Fixed 150-190 (68-86) 140-160 (64-73)
With Tensioner (2) 150-190 (68-86) 140-160 (64-73)
2.9L 120-160 (54-73) 110-130 (50-59)
3.0L
Fixed 100-140 (45-64) 80-100 (36-45)
With Tensioner (2) 150-190 (68-86) 140-160 (64-73)
4.0L With Tensioner (2) 108-132 (49-60) 108-132 (49-60)
4.9L With Tensioner (2) (3) (3)
5.0L With Tensioner (2) (4) (4)
5.8L With Tensioner (2) (4) (4)
7.3L Except Ambulance
Vac. Pump W/ 3/8" Belt 90-130 (41-59) 65-85 (30-39)
Vac. Pump W/ 1/2" Belt 110-150 (50-68) 75-95 (34-43)
All Others W/ 1/2" Belt 140-180 (64-82) 95-115 (43-52)
7.3L Ambulance
Alternator 140-160 (64-73) 140-160 (64-73)
Vac. Pump 90-130 (41-59) 65-85 (30-39)
A/C & P/S 140-180 (64-82) 95-115 (43-52)
7.5L
With Tensioner (2) (5) (5)
Alt. & Air Pump 160-200 (73-91) 110-130 (50-59)
(1) Any belt operated for 10 minutes.
(2) Tension is correct if tensioner is within indicator marks.
(3) 90 lbs. (41 kg) minimum for vehicles with 60 and 75 amp alternators. 117 lbs. (53 kg) minimum for vehicles with 100 amp alternators.
(4) 77 lbs. (35 kg) minimum for vehicles with 60 & 75 amp alternators. 111 lbs. (50 kg) minimum for vehicles with 100 amp alternators.
(5) 94 lbs. (43 kg) minimum tension.
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