Torque Specifications

1986 GMC Value Van P3500, 7.4 W, StandardSECTION Torque Specifications
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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Bellhousing Bolt 30 (40)
Camshaft Gear Bolt 126 (171)
Camshaft Thrust Plate Bolt 17 (23)
Connecting Rod Nut 48 (65)
Coolant Crossover Pipe Bolt 31 (42)
Crankshaft Damper Bolt 199 (270)
Crankshaft Pulley Bolt 30 (40)
Cylinder Head Bolt (1)
Step 1 18 (25)
Step 2 48 (65)
Step 3 Tighten an additional 90 degrees
Engine Speed Sensor Clamp Bolt 30 (40)
Exhaust Manifold Bolt 26 (35)
Flywheel Bolt 66 (90)
Front Cover Bolt 33 (45)
Glow Plug 13 (18)
Injection Line Fitting 18 (25)
Injection Nozzle 52 (70)
Injection Pump Gear Baffle Bolts & Nuts 31 (42)
Injection Pump Gear Bolt 17 (23)
Injection Pump Mounting Nut 31 (42)
Intake Manifold Bolt (2) 31 (42)
Main Bearing Cap Bolt
Step 1 - Inner 111 (150)
Step 2 - Outer 100 (135)
Oil Pan Bolt (Rear 2) 17 (23)
Oil Pump Bolt 66 (90)
Oil Pump Drive Clamp Bolt 31 (42)
Rocker Arm Cover Bolt 16 (22)
Rocker Arm Shaft Bolt 41 (55)
Thermostat Housing-To-Coolant Crossover Pipe Bolt 31 (42)
Turbocharger-To-Exhaust Manifold 37 (50)
Valve Lifter Guide Plate Clamp Bolt 19 (26)
Water Pump Plate-To-Front Cover Bolt 31 (42)
Water Pump Plate-To-Pump Bolt 16 (22)
Water Pump-To-Cylinder Block Bolt 31 (42)
INCH Lbs. (N.m)Β 
Oil Pan Bolt (Except Rear 2) 89 (10)
(1) Tighten in sequence. See Figure.
(2) Tighten in sequence. See Figure.
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