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Engine - 4.6L V8 - Vins [W,6]: Specifications Ford Econoline E350

Crankcase Capacity

On vehicles with automatic transmissions, crankcase capacity is 6.7 qts. (6.3L). With manual transmissions, crankcase capacity is 6.5 qts. (6.1L).

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationFt. Lbs. (N.m)
Camshaft Sprocket Bolt81-95 (110-129)
Connecting Rod Bolt (1)
Step 115-19 (20-26)
Step 230-33 (41-45)
Step 3Additional 90-120 Degrees
Crankshaft Damper Bolt
1996114-121 (154-164)
1997
Step 166 (89)
Step 2Loosen 360 Degrees
Step 335-39 (47-53)
Step 4Additional 90 Degrees
Cylinder Head Bolt (1) (2)
Step 128-31 (38-42)
Step 2Additional 85-95 Degrees
Step 3Loosen 360 Degrees
Step 428-31 (38-42)
Step 5Additional 85-95 Degrees
Step 6Additional 85-95 Degrees
EGR Tube Fitting-To-Exhaust Manifold33-48 (45-65)
EGR Tube-To-Exhaust Manifold26-33 (35-45)
EGR Valve-To-Intake Manifold Bolt15-22 (20-30)
Engine Mount Through Bolt15-22 (20-30)
Engine-To-Transmission Bolts30-44 (41-60)
Exhaust Manifold Bolt (3)13-16 (18-22)
Flexplate-To-Crankshaft Bolt54-64 (73-87)
Front Cover Bolt/Stud (4)
Romeo Engine15-22 (20-30)
Windsor Engine
Bolts 1-515-22 (20-30)
Bolts 6-1529-40 (39-54)
Intake Manifold Bolt (5)15-22 (20-30)
Main Bearing Cap Bolt (1) (6)
Step 128-31 (38-42)
Step 2Additional 85-95 Degrees
Main Bearing Cap Side Bolt (6)
Romeo Engine
Step 1(7)
Step 214-17 (19-23)
Windsor Engine (1)
Step 120-24 (27-33)
Step 2Additional 85-95 Degrees
Oil Pan Bolt (8)
Step 114 (19)
Step 2Additional 60 Degrees
Oxygen Sensor27-33 (37-45)
Pick-Up Tube-To-Main Bearing Cap Nut15-22 (20-30)
Power Steering Pump-To-Mount Nut15-22 (20-30)
Thermostat Housing Bolt15-22 (20-30)
Timing Chain Tensioner Bolt15-22 (20-30)
Torque Converter Nut22-25 (30-34)
Water Pump Bolt15-22 (20-30)
Water Pump Pulley Bolt15-22 (20-30)
INCH Lbs. (N.m)
Camshaft Cap Bolt (9)71-106 (8-12)
Camshaft Cover Bolt71-106 (8-12)
Chain Guide Bolt71-106 (8-12)
Crankshaft Seal Retainer Bolt71-106 (8-12)
Fuel Pressure Regulator Bolt27-35 (3-4)
Fuel Rail Bolt71-106 (8-12)
Main Bearing Cap Jack Screw (5)80-97 (9-11)
Oil Pump-To-Cylinder Block Bolt71-106 (8-12)
Pick-Up Tube-To-Oil Pump Bolt71-106 (8-12)
Throttle Body Bolt71-106 (8-12)
Valve Cover Bolt (10)71-106 (8-12)
(1) Use new bolts. DO NOT reuse bolts. (2) Tighten bolts in sequence. (Схема №4)or (Схема №5). (3) Tighten bolts in sequence. (Схема №3) (4) Tighten bolts in sequence. (Схема №11) (5) Tighten bolts in sequence. (Схема №2) (6) Tighten bolts in sequence. (Схема №28)or (Схема №29). (7) Tighten bolts to 89 INCH lbs. (10 N.m) (8) Tighten bolts in sequence. (Схема №23) (9) Tighten bolts in sequence. (Схема №18) (10) Tighten bolts in sequence. For Romeo engine (Схема №9) For Windsor engine (Схема №10)
(1)Use new bolts. DO NOT reuse bolts.
(2)Tighten bolts in sequence. (Схема №4)or (Схема №5).
(3)Tighten bolts in sequence. (Схема №3)
(4)Tighten bolts in sequence. (Схема №11)
(5)Tighten bolts in sequence. (Схема №2)
(6)Tighten bolts in sequence. (Схема №28)or (Схема №29).
(7)Tighten bolts to 89 INCH lbs. (10 N.m)
(8)Tighten bolts in sequence. (Схема №23)
(9)Tighten bolts in sequence. (Схема №18)
(10)Tighten bolts in sequence. For Romeo engine (Схема №9) For Windsor engine (Схема №10)

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationSpecification
Displacement281 Cu. In. (4.6L)
Bore3.55" (90.2 mm)
Stroke3.54" (90.0 mm)
Compression Ratio9.0:1
Fuel SystemSFI
Horsepower @ RPM
Single Exhaust190 @ 4200
Dual Exhaust210 @ 4600
Torque Ft. Lbs.@ RPM
Single Exhaust265 @ 3250
Dual Exhaust275 @ 3250

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

CRANKSHAFT, MAIN BEARINGS & CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationIn. (mm)
Crankshaft End Play.005-.011 (.13-.28)
Main Bearings
Journal Diameter2.6568-2.6576 (67.483-67.503)
Journal Out-Of-Round & Taper(1)
Oil Clearance.0011-.0026 (.028-.066)
Connecting Rod Bearings
Journal Diameter2.0861-2.0867 (52.988-53.003)
Journal Out-Of-Round & Taper(1)
Oil Clearance.0010-.0027 (.025-.069)
(1) Information is not available.
(1)Information is not available.

CRANKSHAFT, MAIN & CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS

CONNECTING RODS SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationIn. (mm)
Bore Diameter
Piston Pin Bore.8645-.8653 (21.959-21.979)
Crankpin Bore2.2345-2.2392 (56.756-56.876)
Center-To-Center Length5.933 (150.69)
Maximum Bend.0015 Per .98 (.038 Per 24.9)
Maximum Twist.0020 Per .98 (.050 Per 24.9)
Side Play
Standard.0006-.0177 (.015-.450)
Service Limit.020 (.51)

CONNECTING RODS

CYLINDER HEAD SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationSpecification
Maximum Warpage(1)
Intake & Exhaust Valve Seats
Seat Angle45°
Seat Width.075-.083" (1.90-2.10 mm)
Maximum Seat Runout.001" (.03 mm)
Valve Guides
Valve Stem-To-Guide Oil Clearance
Intake Valve.0008-.0027" (.020-.069 mm)
Exhaust Valve.0018-.0037" (.046-.094 mm)
(1) If maximum warpage exceeds .004" (.10 mm), replace cylinder head.
(1)If maximum warpage exceeds .004" (.10 mm), replace cylinder head.

CYLINDER HEAD

VALVE LASH ADJUSTER SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationIn. (mm)
Adjuster Diameter.6295-.6299 (15.989-16.000)
Oil Clearance.0007-.0027 (.018-.069)
Collapsed Gap.0098-.0256 (.25-.65)

VALVE LASH ADJUSTER

PISTONS, PISTON PINS & PISTON RINGS SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationIn. (mm)
Pistons
Clearance.0005-.0010 (.012-.025)
Diameter (1)
Red3.5499-3.5504 (90.167-90.180)
Blue3.5504-3.5509 (90.180-90.193)
Yellow3.5509-3.5514 (90.193-90.206)
Pins
Diameter
Gasoline.8658-.8659 (21.992-21.995)
Natural Gas.8662-.8663 (22.001-22.003)
Pin-To-Piston Clearance
Romeo Engine.0002-.0004 (.005-.010)
Windsor Engine.0001-.0004 (.003-.012)
Rod Fit
Romeo Engine.0006-.0016 (.015-.041)
Windsor Engine.0003-.0009 (.008-.023)
Rings
No. 1
End Gap
Standard.005-.010 (.13-.25)
Limit.030 (.76)
Side Clearance
Standard.0016-.0035 (.041-.089)
Limit.0492 (1.25)
No. 2
End Gap
Standard.012-.022 (.30-.56)
Limit.030 (.76)
Side Clearance
Standard.0012-.0031 (.030-.079)
Limit.049 (1.24)
No. 3 (Oil)
End Gap (Steel Rail).006-.026 (.15-.66)
Side Clearance
StandardSnug Fit
Limit.0006 (.015)
(1) Diameter is determined by color code on piston dome.
(1)Diameter is determined by color code on piston dome.

PISTONS, PINS & RINGS

ENGINE VALVES & VALVE SPRINGS (SOHC) SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationSpecification
Valves
Intake
Face Angle45.5°
Head Diameter1.752" (44.50 mm)
Minimum Margin.031" (.79 mm)
Stem Diameter.2746-.2754" (6.975-6.995 mm)
Valve Face Runout.002" (.05 mm)
Exhaust
Face Angle45.5°
Head Diameter1.338" (34.00 mm)
Minimum Margin.031" (.79 mm)
Stem Diameter.2736-.2744" (6.949-6.970 mm)
Valve Face Runout.002" (.05 mm)
Valve Springs
Free Length1.976" (50.19 mm)
Out-Of-Square2.5 Degrees
Lbs. @ In. (kg @ mm)
Pressure
Expedition
Valve Closed65 @ 1.57" (29.5 @ 39.9 mm)
Valve Open150 @ 1.10" (68.0 @ 28.2 mm)
F150 & F250
Valve Closed55 @ 1.57" (24.9 @ 40.0 mm)
Valve Open128 @ 1.10" (58.7 @ 28.0 mm)

VALVES & VALVE SPRINGS (SOHC)

CYLINDER BLOCK SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationIn. (mm)
Cylinder Bore
Standard Diameter (1)
Red3.5512-3.5517 (90.200-90.213)
Blue3.5517-3.5522 (90.213-90.226)
Yellow3.5522-3.5527 (90.226-90.239)
Maximum Taper.0002 (.005)
Maximum Out-Of-Round.0008 (.020)
Maximum Deck Warpage.006 (.15)
(1) Diameter is determined by color code.
(1)Diameter is determined by color code.

CYLINDER BLOCK

CAMSHAFT SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationIn. (mm)
Bearing Bore Diameter1.0625-1.0635 (26.987-27.012)
End Play.001-.007 (.03-.18)
Journal Diameter1.0605-1.0615 (26.936-26.962)
Lobe Lift.259 (6.58)
Oil Clearance.001-.003 (.03-.08)

CAMSHAFT