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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1996E 350 VAN V8-460 7.5LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSENGINECYLINDER BLOCK ASSEMBLYSYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
1996 Ford E 350 Van V8-460 7.5L
System Specifications
1996 Ford E 350 Van V8-460 7.5LSECTION System Specifications
Alternator Adjusting Arm Bolt 22-29 ft lb
Alternator Bracket To Water Pump 30-40 ft lb
Alternator Pivot Bolt 30-40 ft lb
Camshaft Sprocket Retaining Bolt 40-50 ft lb
Camshaft Thrust Plate 48-96 in lb
Connecting Rod Cap 41-45 ft lb
Crankshaft Main Bearing Cap Bolts 95-105 ft lb
Cylinder Head [01]
Damper To Crankshaft 70-90 ft lb
Distributor 17-25 ft lb
Engine To Transmission Bolts 40-50 ft lb
Exhaust Manifold 22-45 ft lb
Fan Shroud Bolts 53-71 in lb ft lb
Front Cover 12-18 ft lb
Flywheel To Crankshaft 75-85 ft lb
Intake Manifold [02]
Intake Manifold Vacuum Fitting 6-10 ft lb
Main Bearing Cap 95-105 ft lb
Oil Drain Plug 15-25 ft lb
Oil Inlet Tube To Main Bearing Cap 22-32 ft lb
Oil Inlet Tube To Pump 12-18 ft lb
Oil Pan ( 1/4 Bolt) 7-9 ft lb
Oil Pan ( 5/16 Bolt) 8-11 ft lb
Oil Pump Retaining Bolts 22-32 ft lb
Power Steering Pump 30-40 ft lb
Pulley To Damper Bolt 40-53 ft lb
Radiator Mounting Bolts 10-15 ft lb
Rocker Arm-To-Cylinder Head 18-25 ft lb
Rocker Cover [03]
Spark Plug 5-10 ft lb
Thermactor Pump 30-40 ft lb
Thermactor Pump Pulley To Pump Hub 9-11 ft lb
Water Outlet Housing 12-18 ft lb
Water Pump Retaining Bolts 12-18 ft lb
[01] -- Refer to Cylinder Head / Service and Repair, for tightening procedure.
[02] -- Refer to Intake Manifold / Service and Repair, for tightening procedure.
[03] -- 9-11 ft lb, torque left bank bolts rear to front, then right bank bolts rear to front.
Alternator Bracket To Water Pump 30-40 ft lb
Alternator Pivot Bolt 30-40 ft lb
Camshaft Sprocket Retaining Bolt 40-50 ft lb
Camshaft Thrust Plate 48-96 in lb
Connecting Rod Cap 41-45 ft lb
Crankshaft Main Bearing Cap Bolts 95-105 ft lb
Cylinder Head [01]
Damper To Crankshaft 70-90 ft lb
Distributor 17-25 ft lb
Engine To Transmission Bolts 40-50 ft lb
Exhaust Manifold 22-45 ft lb
Fan Shroud Bolts 53-71 in lb ft lb
Front Cover 12-18 ft lb
Flywheel To Crankshaft 75-85 ft lb
Intake Manifold [02]
Intake Manifold Vacuum Fitting 6-10 ft lb
Main Bearing Cap 95-105 ft lb
Oil Drain Plug 15-25 ft lb
Oil Inlet Tube To Main Bearing Cap 22-32 ft lb
Oil Inlet Tube To Pump 12-18 ft lb
Oil Pan ( 1/4 Bolt) 7-9 ft lb
Oil Pan ( 5/16 Bolt) 8-11 ft lb
Oil Pump Retaining Bolts 22-32 ft lb
Power Steering Pump 30-40 ft lb
Pulley To Damper Bolt 40-53 ft lb
Radiator Mounting Bolts 10-15 ft lb
Rocker Arm-To-Cylinder Head 18-25 ft lb
Rocker Cover [03]
Spark Plug 5-10 ft lb
Thermactor Pump 30-40 ft lb
Thermactor Pump Pulley To Pump Hub 9-11 ft lb
Water Outlet Housing 12-18 ft lb
Water Pump Retaining Bolts 12-18 ft lb
[01] -- Refer to Cylinder Head / Service and Repair, for tightening procedure.
[02] -- Refer to Intake Manifold / Service and Repair, for tightening procedure.
[03] -- 9-11 ft lb, torque left bank bolts rear to front, then right bank bolts rear to front.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.