Crankcase Capacity
Note. To improve fuel economy, manufacturer recommends using SAE 5W-20 super premium engine oil or equivalent. Information is from Ford technical service bulletin No. 01-4-7, RECOMMENDED APPLICATIONS FOR SAE 5W-20 MOTOR OILS.
Crankcase capacity is 5 qts. (4.7L) with filter change.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Ft. Lbs. (N.m) | |
|---|---|---|
| A/C Compressor Mounting Bolts | 18 (24) | |
| A/C Muffler Mounting Bracket Nut | 15 (20) | |
| Battery Cable Support Brackets-To-Power Distribution Box | 15 (20) | |
| Belt Idler Pulley | 18 (24) | |
| Connecting Rod Bolt (14) | ||
| Step 1 | 18 (24) | |
| Step 2 | 30 (41) | |
| Step 3 | Tighten Additional 90 Degrees | |
| Crankshaft Pulley Bolt | ||
| Step 1 | 66 (89) | |
| Step 2 | Loosen One Full Turn | |
| Step 3 | 37 (50) | |
| Step 4 | Tighten Additional 90 Degrees | |
| Cylinder Head Bolt (1) | ||
| Step 1 | 30 (41) | |
| Step 2 | Tighten Additional 90 Degrees | |
| Step 3 | Loosen One Full Turn | |
| Step 4 | 30 (41) | |
| Step 5 | Tighten Additional 90 Degrees | |
| Step 6 | Tighten Additional 90 Degrees | |
| EGR Tube-To-Exhaust Manifold | 30(41) | |
| EGR Valve Tube To EGR Valve Nut | 26 (35) | |
| Engine Mounting Bolts | 52 (70) | |
| Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor | 15 (20) | |
| Engine Mount Bolts/Studs | 66 (89) | |
| Engine Mount Nuts | 111 (150) | |
| Exhaust Flange Nuts | 30 (41) | |
| Exhaust Manifold Bolt (2) | 15 (20) | |
| Exhaust Manifold Stud-To-Cylinder Head | 7-10 (10-13) | |
| Flywheel Bolts (3) | 59 (80) | |
| Front Cover Bolt/Stud (4) | 18 (24) | |
| Generator Mounting Bolt | 18 (24) | |
| Intake Manifold-To-Cylinder Head Bolt (5) | 18 (24) | |
| Vertical Main Bearing Cap Bolts (6) | ||
| Step 1 | 27-32 (37-43) | |
| Step 2 | Tighten Additional 85-95 Degrees | |
| Main Bearing Side Bolts (7) | 15 (21) | |
| Oil Filter Adapter Bolts | 18 (24) | |
| Oil Filter Adapter Insert | 43 (58) | |
| Oil Pan Bolts (8) | ||
| Step 1 | (9) | |
| Step 2 | 15 (20) | |
| Step 3 | Tighten Additional 60 Degrees | |
| Oil Pan Drain Plug | 10 (14) | |
| Oil Pan-To-Front Cover Bolts | ||
| Step 1 | (10) | |
| Step 2 | 15 (20) | |
| Step 3 | Tighten Additional 60 Degrees | |
| Oil Pick-Up Tube Adapter Nut-To-Main Bearing Cap Nut | 18 (24) | |
| Oil Pick Up Tube Mounting Bracket To Adapter | 18 (24) | |
| Pinion Flange Bolt | 83 (113) | |
| Power Steering Pump-To-Mount Nut | 18 (24) | |
| Pressure Plate Bolts | 26 (35) | |
| Radio Interference Capacitor Mounting Nut | 18 (24) | |
| Secondary Camshaft Sprocket Bolt | 89 (121) | |
| Spark Plugs | 11 (15) | |
| Starter Motor Bolts | 17 (23) | |
| Subframe Bolts | 85 (115) | |
| Thermostat Housing Bolt | 18 (24) | |
| Timing Chain Tensioner Bolt | 18 (24) | |
| Torque Converter Nuts | 18 (24) | |
| Transmission Crossmember | 30 (41) | |
| Transmission Filler Tube Bolt | 35 (47) | |
| Transmission Mount-To-Transmission Crossmember | 43 (58) | |
| Transmission-To-Engine Bolts | ||
| Manual Transmission | 53 (75) | |
| Automatic Transmission | 35 (47) | |
| Water Bypass Tube Bracket Bolt | 18 (24) | |
| Water Pump Bolt | 18 (24) | |
| Water Pump Pulley Bolt | 18 (24) | |
| INCH Lbs. (N.m) | ||
| Accelerator Cable Bracket | 89 (10) | |
| Air Cleaner & Duct Assembly Bolt | 62 (7) | |
| Battery Lead To Generator | 89 (10) | |
| Bulkhead Connector Bolt | 53 (6) | |
| Camshaft Position Sensor | 89 (10) | |
| Camshaft Cap Bolt (11) | 89 (10) | |
| Chain Guide Bolt | 89 (10) | |
| Crankshaft Position Sensor | 89 (10) | |
| Drive Belt Tensioner Mounting Bolt | ||
| Step 1 | 89 (10) | |
| Step 2 | Tighten Additional 90 Degrees | |
| EGR Sensor Bracket | 72-108 (8-12) | |
| EGR Vacuum Regulator Solenoid Bracket | 89 (10) | |
| EGR Tube-To-Exhaust Manifold | 30 (41) | |
| EGR Valve-To-Intake Manifold Bolt | 89(10) | |
| Fuel Pressure Regulator Bolt | 89 (10) | |
| Fuel Rail Bolt | 89 (10) | |
| Generator Upper Support Bracket | 89 (10) | |
| Idle Air Control Valve Bolt | 89 (10) | |
| Ignition Coils | 53 (6) | |
| Ignition Wire Tray-To-Coil Bracket Bolt | 89 (10) | |
| Intake Manifold Stud Bolts | 89 (10) | |
| Oil Filter | 132 (15) | |
| Oil Level Indicator Tube Bolt | 89 (10) | |
| Oil Pump-To-Cylinder Block Bolt | 89 (10) | |
| Oil Pump Screen Cover & Tube-To-Oil Pump Bolt | 89 (10) | |
| Power Steering Reservoir Bolts | 89 (10) | |
| Rear Seal Retainer Bolts | 89 (10) | |
| Starter Motor Solenoid B Terminal Nut | 106 (12) | |
| Throttle Body Bolt (12) | 89 (10) | |
| Timing Chain Guides | 89 (10) | |
| Valve Cover Bolts (13) | 89 (10) | |
| (1) Tighten bolts in sequence. see scheme 77- see scheme 78.. (2) Tighten bolts in sequence. see scheme 72 (3) Tighten bolts in sequence. see scheme 145 (4) Tighten bolts in sequence. see scheme 96 (5) Tighten bolts in sequence. see scheme 66 (6) Tighten bolts in sequence. see scheme 170 (7) Discard old bolts; install NEW bolts on reassembly. Tighten bolts in sequence. (Scheme 38) (8) Tighten in sequence. see scheme 144 (9) Tighten bolts to 18 INCH lbs. (2 N.m). (10) Tighten bolts to 89 INCH lbs. (10 N.m). (11) Tighten bolts in sequence. see scheme 126 (12) Tighten bolts in sequence. see scheme 67 (13) Tighten bolts in sequence. see scheme 81- see scheme 82. (14) Connecting rod bolts are torque to yield type. Install NEW bolts each time they are removed. | ||
| (1) | Tighten bolts in sequence. see scheme 77- see scheme 78. |
| (2) | Tighten bolts in sequence. see scheme 72 |
| (3) | Tighten bolts in sequence. see scheme 145 |
| (4) | Tighten bolts in sequence. see scheme 96 |
| (5) | Tighten bolts in sequence. see scheme 66 |
| (6) | Tighten bolts in sequence. see scheme 170 |
| (7) | Discard old bolts; install NEW bolts on reassembly. Tighten bolts in sequence. (Scheme 38) |
| (8) | Tighten in sequence. see scheme 144 |
| (9) | Tighten bolts to 18 INCH lbs. (2 N.m). |
| (10) | Tighten bolts to 89 INCH lbs. (10 N.m). |
| (11) | Tighten bolts in sequence. see scheme 126 |
| (12) | Tighten bolts in sequence. see scheme 67 |
| (13) | Tighten bolts in sequence. see scheme 81- see scheme 82 |
| (14) | Connecting rod bolts are torque to yield type. Install NEW bolts each time they are removed. |
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Specification |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 281 Cu. In. (4.6L) |
| Number Of Cylinders | 8 |
| Bore | 3.55" (90.2 mm) |
| Stroke | 3.54" (90.0 mm) |
| Firing Order | 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8 |
| Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel System | MFI |
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
CRANKSHAFT, MAIN BEARINGS & CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | In. (mm) | |
|---|---|---|
| Crankshaft End Play | .003-.015 (.076-.38) | |
| Crankshaft Runout To Rear Face Of Block | .01969 (.050) Maximum | |
| Main Bearings | ||
| Journal Diameter | 2.66-2.661 (67.482-67.504) | |
| Journal Out-Of-Round & Taper | (1) | |
| Main Bearing Oil Clearance to Crankshaft | ||
| Desired | .001-.002 (.025-.044) | |
| Allowed | .00098-.00197 (.025-.050) | |
| Main Bearing Wall Thickness (STD) | .0756-.0757 (1.919-1.925) | |
| Connecting Rod Bearings | ||
| Journal Diameter | 2.0859-2.0867 (52.983-53.003) | |
| Journal Out-Of-Round & Taper | (1) | |
| Connecting Rod Bearing Clearance to Crankshaft | ||
| Desired | .0010629-.0027165 (.027-.069) | |
| Allowed | .0010629-.0027165 (.027-.069) | |
| Connecting Rod Bearing Wall Thickness (STD) | .096-.097 (2.442-2.453) | |
| (1) Information is not available from the manufacturer. | ||
| (1) | Information is not available from the manufacturer. |
CRANKSHAFT, MAIN & CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS
CONNECTING RODS SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | In. (mm) | |
|---|---|---|
| Bore Diameter | ||
| Piston Pin Bore | .866-.867 (22.012-22.024) | |
| Crankpin Bore | 2.2388-2.2396 (56.866-56.886) | |
| Center-To-Center Length | 5.933 (150.7) | |
| Alignment (Bore-To-Bore Max. Difference) (1) | ||
| Bend | .00150 Per .9843 (.038 Per 25) | |
| Twist | .00197 Per .9843 (.050 Per 25) | |
| Side Play (2) | ||
| Standard | .005-.019 (.125-.475) | |
| Service Limit | .01969 (.050) | |
| (1) Pin bore and crank bearing bore must be parallel and in the same vertical plane within the specified total difference when measured at the ends of a 203 mm bar, 101.5 mm on each side of the rod center line. (2) Piston rod installed on crankshaft. | ||
| (1) | Pin bore and crank bearing bore must be parallel and in the same vertical plane within the specified total difference when measured at the ends of a 203 mm bar, 101.5 mm on each side of the rod center line. |
| (2) | Piston rod installed on crankshaft. |
CONNECTING RODS
ENGINE VALVES & VALVE SPRINGS SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Specification | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Valves | |||
| Intake | |||
| Face Angle | 45.5° | ||
| Head Diameter | 1.75-1.76" (44.37-44.63 mm) | ||
| Minimum Margin | (1) | ||
| Stem Diameter | .2746-.2754" (6.975-6.995 mm) | ||
| Valve Face Runout | .002" (.05 mm) Max. | ||
| Exhaust | |||
| Face Angle | 45.5° | ||
| Head Diameter | 1.41-1.43" (35.88-36.14 mm) | ||
| Minimum Margin | (1) | ||
| Stem Diameter | .2746-.2754" (6.975-6.995 mm) | ||
| Valve Face Runout | .002" (.05 mm) Max. | ||
| Valve Springs | |||
| Free Length | 2.04-2.16" (51.77-54.97 mm) | ||
| Compression Pressure | 161.9 @ 1.13" (720.0 N @ 28.80 mm.) | ||
| Installed Height | 1.67-1.69 (42.3-42.9) | ||
| Installed Pressure (2) | 63.61 Lbs. @ 1.68" (283-321 Nm @ 42.56 mm) | ||
| (1) Information is not available from the manufacturer. (2) Service limit is 10 percent pressure loss | |||
| (1) | Information is not available from the manufacturer. |
| (2) | Service limit is 10 percent pressure loss |
VALVES & VALVE SPRINGS
PISTONS, PISTON PINS & PISTON RINGS SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | In. (mm) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Pistons | |||
| Clearance (Coated Piston-To-Bore) | .002/+.001 (-.005/+.025) | ||
| Diameter (1) | |||
| Red | 3.55058-3.55137 (90.185-90.205) | ||
| Blue | 3.55098-3.55176 (90.195-90.215) | ||
| Yellow | 3.55137-3.55216 (90.205-90.225) | ||
| Pin Bore Diameter | .827-.867 (21.008-22.014) | ||
| Pin-To-Piston Fit | 0.0002/+0.0005(-0.005/+0.0135) | ||
| Pin-To-Rod Clearance | |||
| Standard | .0004-.00092 (.009-.0235) | ||
| Limit | .001378 (.035) | ||
| Piston Pins | |||
| Diameter | .870-.871 (22.0010-22.0030) | ||
| Length | 2.42523-2.44212 (61.601-62.030) | ||
| Rings (2) | |||
| No. 1 (Top) | |||
| End Gap | .00512-.01102 (.130-.280) | ||
| Side Clearance | .00197-.00354 (.050-.090) | ||
| No. 2 | |||
| End Gap | .0018-.0022 (.300-.550) | ||
| Side Clearance | .00118-.00315 (.030-.080) | ||
| Oil (Steel Rail) | |||
| End Gap | .006-.0256 (.150-.650) | ||
| Side Clearance | Snug Fit | ||
| Rings Groove Width | |||
| Compression Ring (Top) | .060-.061 (1.530-1.550) | ||
| Compression Ring (Bottom) | .060-.061 (1.520-1.540) | ||
| Oil Ring | 0119-0.120 (3.030-3.050) | ||
| Ring Thickness | |||
| Compression Ring (Top) | .058-.059 (1.480-1.500) | ||
| Compression Ring (Bottom) | .0587-.0586 (1.470-1.490) | ||
| Oil Ring | (3) | ||
| (1) Diameter is determined by color code on piston dome. Measured at 1.69" (43 mm) from top of piston, at 90 degrees to piston pin. (2) Specification in 90.200 mm diameter gauge. (3) Information is not available from the manufacturer. | |||
| (1) | Diameter is determined by color code on piston dome. Measured at 1.69" (43 mm) from top of piston, at 90 degrees to piston pin. |
| (2) | Specification in 90.200 mm diameter gauge. |
| (3) | Information is not available from the manufacturer. |
PISTONS, PINS & RINGS
VALVE LASH ADJUSTER SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | In. (mm) |
|---|---|
| Adjuster Diameter | .6294-.6299 (15.988-16.000) |
| Oil Clearance | .0007-.0027 (.018-.069) |
| Hydraulic Leakdown Rate (1) | (2) |
| Collapsed Lash Adjuster Gap | .02-.03 (.45-.85) |
| (1) Time necessary for plunger to leak down 0.063" (1.6 mm) of travel with 50 (222 N) force and leakdown fluid in tappet. (2) Leakdown rate is 5-25 seconds. | |
| (1) | Time necessary for plunger to leak down 0.063" (1.6 mm) of travel with 50 (222 N) force and leakdown fluid in tappet. |
| (2) | Leakdown rate is 5-25 seconds. |
VALVE LASH ADJUSTER
CYLINDER HEAD SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Specification | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Combustion Chamber Volume (cc) | 43.9 +/- 1.5 cm 3 | ||
| Maximum Warpage | (1) .004" (.10 mm) | ||
| Intake & Exhaust Valve Seats | |||
| Seat Angle | 45° | ||
| Seat Width (Intake & Exhaust) | .051-.060" (1.3-1.5 mm) | ||
| Maximum Seat Runout (TIR) | |||
| Recommended | .001" (.025 mm) | ||
| Maximum | .002" (.050 mm) | ||
| Valve Guides | |||
| Valve Stem-To-Guide Oil Clearance | |||
| Intake Valve | .00078-.00272" (.020-.069 mm) | ||
| Exhaust Valve | .0018-.0037" (.046-.095 mm) | ||
| (1) If warpage exceeds .006" (.15 mm), replace cylinder head. | |||
| (1) | If warpage exceeds .006" (.15 mm), replace cylinder head. |
CYLINDER HEAD
CAMSHAFT SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | In. (mm) | |
|---|---|---|
| Bearing Inside Diameter | 1.0625-1.0635 (26.987-27.012) | |
| End Play | ||
| Standard | .001-.007 (.027-.190) | |
| Service Limit | .007 (.190) | |
| Journal Diameter | 1.0605-1.0615 (26.936-26.962) | |
| Journal-To-Bearing (Oil) Clearance (1) | .00098-.002992 (.025-.076) | |
| Lobe Lift | ||
| Intake | .28 (7.11038) | |
| Exhaust | .30 (7.4794) | |
| Theoretical Valve Lift @ Zero Lash | ||
| Intake | .51 (13.00) | |
| Exhaust | .54 (13.75) | |
| (1) Service limit is .003937" (.100 mm.) maximum. | ||
| (1) | Service limit is .003937" (.100 mm.) maximum. |
CAMSHAFT
CYLINDER BLOCK SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | In. (mm) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cylinder Bore | |||
| Diameter (1) | |||
| Red | 3.5512-3.5516 (90.200-90.210) | ||
| Blue | 3.5516-3.5520 (90.210-90.220) | ||
| Yellow | 3.5520-3.5524 (90.220-90.230) | ||
| Out-Of-Round Limit | .007874 (.20) | ||
| Maximum Out-Of-Round Service Limit | .027559 (.70) | ||
| Surface Finish (RMS) | 0.2-0.6 Microns | ||
| Maximum Taper Service Limit | .027559 (.70) | ||
| Maximum Deck Warpage | .006 (.15), Max. Overall | ||
| Head Gasket Surface Refinish | .002 (.05) Per 150 x 150 .001 (.025) Per 25x25 | ||
| (1) Bore diameter is determined by color code. Measure at 1.24" (31mm) from top of block. | |||
| (1) | Bore diameter is determined by color code. Measure at 1.24" (31mm) from top of block. |
CYLINDER BLOCK
