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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2004E 350 V10-6.8L VIN SREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSENGINECYLINDER BLOCK ASSEMBLYSYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
2004 Ford E 350 V10-6.8L VIN S
System Specifications
2004 Ford E 350 V10-6.8L VIN SSECTION System Specifications
Connecting Rod
Big end journal inside diameter with assembled liners 53.049-53.027 mm
Rod bearing-to-journal clearance 0.064-0.026 mm
Pin bore diameter (rod) 22.024-22.012 mm
Piston
Piston diameter (Grade 2) at right angle-to-pin bore 90.180 ± 0.005 mm
Piston-to-bore clearance (-0.005) to +0.025 mm
Pin bore diameter (piston) 22.008-22.014 mm
Pin diameter 22.0010-22.0030 mm
Clearance (neg. or post) 0.0139-0.005 mm
Pin bore diameter (rod) 22.012-22.024 mm
Clearance 0.009-0.023 mm
Ring groove width
Top 1.503-1.505 mm
Intermediate 1.502-1.504 mm
Oil control 3.030-3.050 mm
Piston ring gap
Top 0.15-0.30 mm
Intermediate 0.25-0.50 mm
Crankshaft
Main bearing journal diameter 67.482-67.504
Maximum out-of-round 0.0075 mm (in) between cross sections
Maximum taper (Straightness) 0.004 mm
Runout: FIM of center journals when located on front and rear journal 0.05 mm 3 Places
Clearance-crankshaft journal-to-main bearing clearance 0.048-0.024 mm
Connecting rod journal diameter 53.003-52.983 mm
Maximum out-of-round 0.0075 mm between cross sections
Maximum taper 0.004 mm
Crankshaft end play 0.075-0.377

Crankshaft main bearing bolts (cross mounted)
Tighten fasteners 1 through 12 in two stages, in the sequence shown.
Tighten to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).
Tighten additional 90 degrees.

Crankshaft main bearing bolts (vertical)
Tighten fasteners 13 through 24 in two stages, in the sequence shown.
Tighten to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.).
Tighten additional 90 degrees.

Crankshaft pulley bolt
Tighten the crankshaft pulley bolt in four stages.
Tighten to 90 Nm (66 ft. lbs.).
Loosen 360 degrees.
Tighten to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).
Tighten additional 90 degrees.
Big end journal inside diameter with assembled liners 53.049-53.027 mm
Rod bearing-to-journal clearance 0.064-0.026 mm
Pin bore diameter (rod) 22.024-22.012 mm
Piston
Piston diameter (Grade 2) at right angle-to-pin bore 90.180 ± 0.005 mm
Piston-to-bore clearance (-0.005) to +0.025 mm
Pin bore diameter (piston) 22.008-22.014 mm
Pin diameter 22.0010-22.0030 mm
Clearance (neg. or post) 0.0139-0.005 mm
Pin bore diameter (rod) 22.012-22.024 mm
Clearance 0.009-0.023 mm
Ring groove width
Top 1.503-1.505 mm
Intermediate 1.502-1.504 mm
Oil control 3.030-3.050 mm
Piston ring gap
Top 0.15-0.30 mm
Intermediate 0.25-0.50 mm
Crankshaft
Main bearing journal diameter 67.482-67.504
Maximum out-of-round 0.0075 mm (in) between cross sections
Maximum taper (Straightness) 0.004 mm
Runout: FIM of center journals when located on front and rear journal 0.05 mm 3 Places
Clearance-crankshaft journal-to-main bearing clearance 0.048-0.024 mm
Connecting rod journal diameter 53.003-52.983 mm
Maximum out-of-round 0.0075 mm between cross sections
Maximum taper 0.004 mm
Crankshaft end play 0.075-0.377
Crankshaft main bearing bolts (cross mounted)
Tighten fasteners 1 through 12 in two stages, in the sequence shown.
Tighten to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).
Tighten additional 90 degrees.
Crankshaft main bearing bolts (vertical)
Tighten fasteners 13 through 24 in two stages, in the sequence shown.
Tighten to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.).
Tighten additional 90 degrees.
Crankshaft pulley bolt
Tighten the crankshaft pulley bolt in four stages.
Tighten to 90 Nm (66 ft. lbs.).
Loosen 360 degrees.
Tighten to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).
Tighten additional 90 degrees.
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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.