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Engine - 3.9L V8 VIN a - Ls: Specifications Lincoln LS I

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Crankcase Capacity

6 Qts. (5.7 L) - 5W-30 motor oil

Note. Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute.

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationFt. Lbs. (N.m)
A/C Compressor Bolt18 (24)
A/C Compressor Bracket Bolt18 (24)
Ball Joint-To-Spindle Nut66 (90)
Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolts (1)
Step 1Hand Tighten
Step 2(2)
Step 3Additional 90 degrees
Camshaft Sprocket Bolt
Step 115 (20)
Step 2Additional 90 degrees
Center Crossmember Bolt76 (103)
Connecting Rod Cap Nut (3)
Crankshaft Damper Bolt
Step 159 (80)
Step 2Loosen bolt 720 Degrees
Step 337 (50)
Step 4Additional 90 Degrees
Cylinder Head Bolt (4)
Bolts No. 1-10
Step 1Finger Tight
Step 215 (20)
Step 326 (35)
Step 433 (45) + Additional 90 degrees
Step 5Additional 90 degrees
Bolts No. 11 & 12 (4)
Step 115 (20)
Step 2Additional 90 degrees
EGR Valve Bolt18 (25)
EGR Valve-To-Exhaust Manifold Tube Nut30 (40)
Engine Mount Nut30 (40)
Engine-To-Transmission Bolt35 (47)
Exhaust Manifold Bolt18 (25)
Flexplate Bolt (5)
Step 111 (15)
Step 281 (110)
Generator
Expanding Bushing & Bolt
Step 115 (20)
Step 2Additional 90 degrees
Lower & Upper Bolt35 (47)
Hydraulic Cooling Fan Pump Bracket Bolt18 (25)
Hydraulic Cooling Fan Pump Line Bolt15 (20)
Hydraulic Cooling Fan Pump Retaining Bolt18 (25)
Idler Pulley Bolt18 (25)
Intake Manifold Bolt18 (25)
Knock Sensor Bolt15 (20)
Lower Cylinder Block Bolt (3)
Oil Cooler Bolt43 (58)
Oil Filter Adapter Bolt18 (25)
Oil Sump Bolt
Step 111 (15)
Step 218 (25)
Power Steering Pulley Bolt41-50 (56-68)
Power Steering Pump Bolt18 (25)
Power Steering Pump Bracket Bolt18 (25)
Starter Motor Ground Cable Nut18 (25)
Starter Motor Nut18 (25)
Steering Coupling Bolt26 (35)
Strut Mount Bolt129 (175)
Sub-Frame-To-Body Bolt57-76 (77-103)
Sway Bar Lower Nut41 (55)
Three-Way Catalytic Converter Bolt30 (40)
Torque Converter Nut28 (38)
Transmission Crossmember Bolt30 (40)
Wheel Hub Nut170-202 (230-275)
INCH Lbs. (N.m)
Camshaft Position Sensor Bolt97 (11)
Crankshaft Position Sensor Bolt89 (10)
Cylinder Head Temperature Sensor97 (11)
Delta PFE Sensor Bolt53 (6)
Engine Compartment Brace Bolt9 (80)
Front Cover Bolt (6)
Step 144 (5)
Step 289 (10)
Hydraulic Cooling Fan Reservoir Lower Bolt106 (12)
Hydraulic Cooling Fan Reservoir Upper Bolt53 (6)
Ignition Coil Bolt44 (5)
Oil Pan Bolt
Step 144 (5)
Step 2106 (12)
Oil Pump Bolt
Step 153 (6)
Step 2Additional 90 Degrees
Oil Pump Screen Cover & Tube Bolt89 (10)
Secondary Timing Chain Tensioner Bolt97 (11)
Thermostat Housing Bolt80 (9)
Timing Chain Guide Bolt97 (11)
Timing Chain Tensioner Arm Bolt97 (11)
Timing Chain Tensioner Bolt97 (11)
Valve Cover Bolts (7)89 (10)
Water Pump Pulley Bolt
Step 189 (10)
Step 2Additional 45 Degrees
(1) Tighten in sequence. (Схема №13) (2) Tighten bolts to 53 INCH lbs. (6 N.m) (3) Information unavailable from manufacturer. (4) Tighten in sequence. (Схема №7) (5) Tighten in sequence. (Схема №14) (6) Tighten in sequence. (Схема №3) (7) Tighten in Sequence. (Схема №5)
(1)Tighten in sequence. (Схема №13)
(2)Tighten bolts to 53 INCH lbs. (6 N.m)
(3)Information unavailable from manufacturer.
(4)Tighten in sequence. (Схема №7)
(5)Tighten in sequence. (Схема №14)
(6)Tighten in sequence. (Схема №3)
(7)Tighten in Sequence. (Схема №5)

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS

Note. Overhaul specifications are unavailable from manufacturer.

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationSpecification
Displacement238 Cu. In. (3.9L)
Bore3.39" (86 mm)
Stroke3.35" (85 mm)
Compression Ratio10.55:1
Fuel SystemSFI

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

CRANKSHAFT, MAIN BEARINGS & CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationIn. (mm)
Crankshaft End Play.0024-.0103 (.061-.261)
Main Bearings
Journal Diameter2.4794-2.4803 (62.976-63.000)
Journal Out-Of-Round.0008 (.020)
Journal Taper.0008 (.020)
Journal Runout.0024 (.06)
Oil Clearance
Desired.0004-.0012 (.010-.030)
Allowable.0024 (.061)
Connecting Rod Bearings
Journal Diameter1.9675-1.9685 (49.976-50.000)
Journal Out-Of-Round.0008 (.020)
Journal Taper.0008 (.020)
Oil Clearance
Desired.0009-.0023 (.023-.058)
Allowable.0031 (.079)

CRANKSHAFT, MAIN & CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS

CONNECTING RODS SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationIn. (mm)
Bore Diameter
Pin Bore.8274-.8280 (21.017-21.031)
Crankpin Bore2.0872-2.0880 (53.015-53.035)
Center-To-Center Length5.435-5.439 (138.06-138.14)
Maximum Bend(1)
Maximum Twist(1)
Side Play
Standard.006-.012 (.15-.30)
Limit.0137 (.35)
(1) Specification is not available from manufacturer.
(1)Specification is not available from manufacturer.

CONNECTING RODS

PISTONS, PISTON PINS & PISTON RINGS SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationIn. (mm)
Pistons (1)
Clearance
Standard.0008-.0016 (.020-.041)
Limit.0028 (.071)
Diameter
Grade 13.2429-3.2433 (82.370-82.380)
Grade 23.2433-3.2437 (82.380-82.390)
Grade 33.2437-3.2441 (82.390-82.400)
Pins
Diameter.8272-.8273 (21.011-21.013)
Piston Fit.00024-.00008 (-.006-.002)
Rod Fit.00016-.00079 (.004-.020)
Rings
No. 1
End Gap.008-.014 (.20-.36)
Side Clearance.0018-.0031 (.046-.079)
No. 2
End Gap.0079-.0138 (.20-.35)
Side Clearance.0012-.0028 (.03-.07)
No. 3 (Oil)
End Gap.008-.028 (.20-.71)
Side Clearance.0024-.0059 (.061-.150)
(1) Pistons are color-coded on dome of pistons.
(1)Pistons are color-coded on dome of pistons.

PISTONS, PINS & RINGS

CYLINDER BLOCK SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationIn. (mm)
Cylinder Bore
Diameter
Grade 13.2441-3.2445 (82.400-82.410)
Grade 23.2445-3.2449 (82.410-82.420)
Grade 33.2449-3.2453 (82.420-82.430)
Maximum Taper.0002 (.005)
Maximum Out-Of-Round.0007 (.018)
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 Angle45.5°
Head Diameter1.26" (32 mm)
Minimum Margin.02" (.5 mm)
Stem Diameter.2346-.2352" (5.960-5.975 mm)
Exhaust Valves
Face Angle45.5°
Head Diameter1.06" (27 mm)
Minimum Margin.02" (.5 mm)
Stem Diameter.2344-.2350" (5.955-5.970 mm)
Valve Springs
Free Length1.73" (43.94 mm)
Lbs. @ In. (kg @ mm)
Installed Pressure39.8 @ 1.36 (18 @ 34.5)

VALVES & VALVE SPRINGS

CYLINDER HEAD SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationSpecification
Maximum Warpage(1) .003" (.08 mm)
Valve Seats
Seat Angle45°
Seat Width.04-.055" (1.0-1.4 mm)
Valve Guides
Intake Valve
Valve Guide I.D.N/A
Valve Stem-To-Guide Oil Clearance.0010-.0023 (.025-.058 mm)
Exhaust Valve
Valve Guide I.D.N/A
Valve Stem-To-Guide Oil Clearance.0012-.0025" (.030-.064 mm)
(1) Maximum cylinder head wear limit is .010" (2.5 mm). DO NOT machine more than .010" (.25 mm) from original cylinder head thickness.
(1)Maximum cylinder head wear limit is .010" (2.5 mm). DO NOT machine more than .010" (.25 mm) from original cylinder head thickness.

CYLINDER HEAD

CAMSHAFT SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationIn. (mm)
End Play.004-.0094 (.10-.24)
Journal Diameter
Front1.1992-1.1998 (30.459-30.475)
All Others.9826-.9833 (24.959-24.975)
Journal RunoutN/A
Lobe Lift
Intake.323 (8.2)
Exhaust.335 (8.5)
Lobe Height
Intake
Standard1.7307-1.7386 (43.96-44.16)
Limit1.7303 (43.95)
Exhaust
Standard1.7446-1.7526 (44.314-44.514)
Limit1.7443 (44.304)
Oil Clearance
Front.0010-.0026 (.025-.066)
All Others.0008-.0024 (.020-.061)

CAMSHAFT

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