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Engine - 3.0L V6: Specifications Ford Windstar I

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Crankcase Capacity

Crankcase capacity is 4.5 qts. (4.25L) with oil filter.

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationFt. Lbs. (N.m)
Bellhousing-To-Engine Bolt30-44 (40-60)
Camshaft Sprocket Bolt40-51 (55-70)
Connecting Rod Cap Nut23-28 (31-39)
Crankshaft Damper Bolt92-122 (125-165)
Crankshaft Pulley39-53 (53-72)
Cylinder Head Bolt (1)
1998 (Ranger & Windstar)
Step 159 (80)
Step 2Loosen One Full Turn
Step 333-41 (45-55)
Step 463-73 (85-99)
1999-2000 (Ranger)
Step 137 (50)
Step 2Loosen One Full Turn
Step 322 (30)
Step 4Additional 90 Degrees
Step 5Additional 90 Degrees
1999 (Windstar)
Step 137 (50)
Step 2Loosen One Full Turn
Step 322 (30)
Step 4Additional 85-95 Degrees
Step 5Additional 85-95 Degrees
Engine Front Support-To-Crossmember Nut73-97 (99-131)
Engine Mount-To-Chassis Bolt59-79 (80-107)
Engine Mount-To-Engine Bracket Bolt59-79 (80-107)
Exhaust Manifold Bolt
Step 18 (10)
Step 215-18 (20-25)
Fan Clutch-To-Water Pump Nut (2)30-100 (40-135)
Flexplate-To-Converter Bolt20-30 (27-40)
Flywheel Bolt54-64 (73-87)
Idler Pulley Bolt35 (48)
Lower Intake Manifold Bolt (3)
Step 111 (15)
Step 224 (33)
Main Bearing Cap Bolt55-62 (75-85)
Oil Pump Bolt30-40 (41-54)
Power Steering Pump Bracket Bolt
Upper30-46 (41-62)
Lower18-24 (24-33)
Rear Mount-To-Crossmember Nut59-79 (80-107)
Rear Mount-To-Transmission Bolt59-79 (80-107)
Rocker Arm Bolt
Step 1(4)
Step 220-28 (27-38)
Starter Bolt16-21 (22-28)
Timing Chain Cover-To-Block
6-mm Bolt(5)
8-mm Bolt15-22 (20-30)
Upper Intake Manifold Bolt (6)
199815-22 (20-30)
1999 (Windstar)
Step 114 (20)
Step 218 (25)
Upper Spindle-To-Control Arm
Ball Joint Pinch Bolt27-37 (37-50)
Water Pump Pulley17-20 (22-28)
INCH Lbs. (N.m)
Camshaft Thrust Plate Bolt71-106 (8-12)
Fuel Rail Bolt71-106 (8-12)
Oil Pan Bolt
Ranger
Step 1Tighten 4 Corner Bolts 89-123 (10-14)
Step 2Tighten Remaining Bolts 89-123 (10-14)
Step 3Tighten 4 Corner Bolts 89-123 (10-14)
Step 4Loosen All Bolts One Turn
Step 5Tighten All Bolts 89-123 (10-14)
Windstar
Step 189-123 (10-14)
Step 2Loosen One Turn
Step 389-123 (10-14)
Spark Plug108-168 (12-19)
Valve Cover Bolt84-120 (9-14)
Water Pump Bolt (7)75-106 (9-12)
(1) Tighten bolts in sequence. see scheme 5 (2) Left-hand thread. (3) Tighten bolts in sequence. see scheme 3 (4) Tighten to 84-96 INCH lbs. (10-12 N.m). (5) Tighten to 72-96 INCH lbs. (8-12 N.m). (6) Tighten in sequence. see scheme 2 (7) Apply sealant to designated bolts. see scheme 6
(1)Tighten bolts in sequence. see scheme 5
(2)Left-hand thread.
(3)Tighten bolts in sequence. see scheme 3
(4)Tighten to 84-96 INCH lbs. (10-12 N.m).
(5)Tighten to 72-96 INCH lbs. (8-12 N.m).
(6)Tighten in sequence. see scheme 2
(7)Apply sealant to designated bolts. see scheme 6

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationSpecification
Displacement182 Cu. In. (3.0L)
Bore3.50" (89 mm)
Stroke3.14" (80 mm)
Compression RatioN/A
Fuel SystemSFI

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

CRANKSHAFT, MAIN BEARINGS & CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationIn. (mm)
Crankshaft End Play.004-.008 (.10-.20)
Main Bearings
Journal Diameter2.5190-2.5198 (63.983-64.003)
Journal Out-Of-Round.0003 (.008)
Journal Taper(1) .0003 (.008)
Journal Runout.002 (.05)
Oil Clearance
Desired.0010-.0014 (.025-.036)
Allowable.0005-.0023 (.020-.066)
Connecting Rod Bearings
Journal Diameter2.1253-2.1261 (53.983-54.003)
Journal Out-Of-Round.0003 (.008)
Journal Taper(1) .0003 (.008)
Oil Clearance
Desired.0010-.0014 (.025-.036)
Allowable.0009-.0027 (.023-.069)
(1) Specification listed is per 1" (25.4 mm).
(1)Specification listed is per 1" (25.4 mm).

CRANKSHAFT, MAIN & CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS

CONNECTING RODS SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationIn. (mm)
Bore Diameter
Pin Bore.9096-.9112 (23.105-23.145)
Crankpin Bore2.250-2.251 (57.15-57.18)
Center-To-Center Length5.53 (140.5)
Maximum Bend(1) .0016 (.040)
Maximum Twist(1) .003 (.08)
Side Play.006-.014 (.15-.36)
(1) Specification listed is per 1" (25.4 mm).
(1)Specification listed is per 1" (25.4 mm).

CONNECTING RODS

ENGINE PISTONS, PISTON PINS & PISTON RINGS SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationIn. (mm)
Pistons (1)
Clearance.0012-.0022 (.030-.056)
Diameter
Red3.5024-3.5031 (89.962-89.978)
Blue3.5035-3.5041 (88.988-89.004)
Yellow3.5045-3.5051 (89.014-89.030)
Pins
Diameter.9119-.9124 (23.162-23.175)
Piston Fit.0002-.0005 (.005-.013)
Rod FitPress Fit
Rings
No. 1 & 2
End Gap.010-.020 (.25-.50)
Side Clearance.0016-.0037 (.040-.094)
No. 3 (Oil)
End Gap.010-.049 (.25-1.25)
Side ClearanceSnug Fit
(1) Pistons are color-coded on dome of pistons. For correct piston selection, see FITTING PISTONS in CYLINDER BLOCK ASSEMBLY under OVERHAUL.
(1)Pistons are color-coded on dome of pistons. For correct piston selection, see FITTING PISTONS in CYLINDER BLOCK ASSEMBLY under OVERHAUL.

PISTONS, PINS & RINGS

CYLINDER BLOCK SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationIn. (mm)
Cylinder Bore
Standard Diameter3.50 (89.0)
Maximum Taper.002 (.05)
Maximum Out-Of-Round.002 (.05)
Maximum Deck Warpage(1) .003 (.08)
(1) Specification is within a 6" (152 mm) area. DO NOT machine more than .010" (.25 mm) from original gasket surface.
(1)Specification is within a 6" (152 mm) area. DO NOT machine more than .010" (.25 mm) from original gasket surface.

CYLINDER BLOCK

ENGINE VALVES & VALVE SPRINGS SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationSpecification
Intake Valves
Face Angle44°
Head Diameter1.57" (40 mm)
Minimum Margin.0313" (.794 mm)
Stem Diameter.3126-.3134" (7.940-7.960 mm)
Exhaust Valves
Face Angle44°
Head Diameter1.30" (33.0 mm)
Minimum Margin.0313" (.794 mm)
Stem Diameter.3121-.3129" (7.928-7.948 mm)
Valve Springs
Free Length1.84" (46.7 mm)
Installed Height1.65-1.74" (42.0-44.2 mm)
Out-Of-Square.078" (1.98 mm)
Lbs. @ In. (kg @ mm)
Pressure
Valve Closed65 @ 1.58 (30 @ 40.1)
Valve Open180 @ 1.16 (82 @ 29.5)

VALVES & VALVE SPRINGS

CYLINDER HEAD SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationSpecification
Maximum Warpage(1) .003" (.08 mm)
Valve Seats
Seat Angle45°
Seat Width.06-.08" (1.5-2.0 mm)
Maximum Seat Runout.003" (.08 mm)
Valve Guides
Intake Valve
Valve Guide I.D..3433-.3443" (8.720-8.745 mm)
Valve Stem-To-Guide Oil Clearance.0010-.0027" (.025-.069 mm)
Exhaust Valve
Valve Guide I.D.3433-.3443" (8.720-8.745 mm)
Valve Stem-To-Guide Oil Clearance.0015-.0032" (.038-.081 mm)
(1) DO NOT machine more than .010" (.25 mm) from original cylinder head thickness.
(1)DO NOT machine more than .010" (.25 mm) from original cylinder head thickness.

CYLINDER HEAD

CAMSHAFT SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationIn. (mm)
Bearing I.D.2.0094-2.0104 (51.038-51.063)
End Play (Max.).007 (.18)
Journal Diameter2.0074-2.0084 (50.988-51.013)
Journal Runout.002 (.05)
Lobe Lift.26 (6.60)
Lobe Wear Limit.005 (.13)
Oil Clearance.001-.003 (.03-.08)

CAMSHAFT

VALVE LIFTERS SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationIn. (mm)
Bore Diameter.8752-.8767 (22.230-22.268)
Collapsed Lifter Clearance.088-.189 (2.23-4.77)
Lifter Diameter.874 (22.20)
Oil Clearance.0007-.0027 (.018-.069)

VALVE LIFTERS

Scheme 1

Scheme 1: SPECIAL TOOLS
Scheme 1: SPECIAL TOOLS

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