INTRODUCTION
Use this article to quickly find specifications related to servicing and on-vehicle adjustments. This is a quick-reference article to use when you are familiar with an adjustment procedure and only need a specification.
CAPACITIES
| Application | Amp Hr. Rating |
|---|---|
| Standard | 48 |
| Heavy-Duty | 55 |
BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Crankcase (Includes Filter) | 5.3 Qts. (5.0L) | |
| Cooling System (Includes Heater) | ||
| With Heater | 9.9 Qts. (9.4L) | |
| Without Heater | 9.3 Qts. (8.8L) | |
| Rear Differential (1) | 1.4 Qts. (1.3L) | |
| (1) Use SAE 90 for temperatures greater than 0°F (-18°C), and SAE 80W for temperatures less than 0°F (-18°C). | ||
| (1) | Use SAE 90 for temperatures greater than 0°F (-18°C), and SAE 80W for temperatures less than 0°F (-18°C). |
FLUID CAPACITIES
SERVICE INTERVALS & SPECIFICATIONS
| Component | Miles |
|---|---|
| Air Filter | 30,000 |
| Camshaft Timing Belt | 60,000 |
| Coolant | 30,000 |
| Fuel Filter | 60,000 |
| Oil | 7500 |
| Oil Filter | 7500 |
| Spark Plugs | 30,000 |
REPLACEMENT INTERVALS
| Application | (1) Deflection: In. (mm) |
|---|---|
| Alternator | 25/64 - 15/32 (10-12) |
| A/C Compressor | 15/32 - 1/2 (12-13) |
| Power Steering | 5/16 - 25/32 (8-10) |
| (1) Measure belt deflection by applying moderate pressure, about 22 lbs. (10 kg), to belt, midway between pulleys. | |
| (1) | Measure belt deflection by applying moderate pressure, about 22 lbs. (10 kg), to belt, midway between pulleys. |
BELT ADJUSTMENT
ENGINE COMPRESSION
- Warm engine to normal operating temperature. Remove all spark plugs. Disconnect ignition coil primary wire connector.
- Hold throttle plate fully open. Crank engine, and note compression pressure.
| Application | Specification |
|---|---|
| 929 | 9.2:1 |
COMPRESSION RATIO
| Application | Minimum psi (kg/cm 2 ) @ RPM | Standard psi (kg/cm 2 ) @ RPM |
|---|---|---|
| 929 | 157 (11.0) @ 270 | 213 (15.0) @ 270 |
COMPRESSION SPECIFICATIONS
VALVE CLEARANCE
Note. All piston engines are equipped with hydraulic valve lash adjusters. Valve clearance is not adjustable.
IGNITION COIL
| Application | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|
| 929 | .77-1.0 | 9000-17,000 |
IGNITION COIL RESISTANCE
DISTRIBUTOR SENSORS
Note. For models not listed in tables, see BASIC TESTING article in the ENGINE PERFORMANCE section for crank angle sensor testing.
| Application | Ohms |
|---|---|
| 929 (At Crankshaft Pulley) | 950-1250 |
CRANK ANGLE SENSOR RESISTANCE
HIGH TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE
High tension wire resistance should not exceed 4900 ohms per foot.
SPARK PLUGS
| Application | NGK No. |
|---|---|
| 929 | BKR5EVX-11 or BKR6EVX-11 |
SPARK PLUG TYPE
| Application | Gap: In. (mm) | Torque: Ft. Lbs. (N.m) |
|---|---|---|
| 929 | .040 (1.0) | 13 (18) |
SPARK PLUG SPECIFICATIONS
Firing Order & Distributor Rotation (929). Scheme 1
IGNITION TIMING
| Application | Man. Trans. | (1) Auto. Trans. |
|---|---|---|
| 929 (2) | N/A | 12 @ 700 |
| (1) Place automatic transmission in Park. (2) Connect jumper wire between terminals TEN and GRN of diagnostic connector. | ||
| (1) | Place automatic transmission in Park. |
| (2) | Connect jumper wire between terminals TEN and GRN of diagnostic connector. |
IGNITION TIMING SPECIFICATIONS
DISTRIBUTOR SPECIFICATIONS
Note. On models with computer-controlled ignition, see appropriate TESTS W/CODES article in the ENGINE PERFORMANCE section to diagnose ignition timing problems.
FUEL PUMP
Note. Fuel pump performance measures fuel pressure and volume availability, not regulated fuel pressure.
| Application | Pressure: psi (kg/cm 2 ) | Min. Vol. In 30 Sec.: Pts. (L) |
|---|---|---|
| 929 | 64-92 (4.5-6.5) | (1) |
| (1) Information is not available. | ||
| (1) | Information is not available. |
FUEL PUMP PERFORMANCE
| Application | At Idle W/ Vacuum: psi (kg/cm 2 ) | At Idle W/O Vacuum: psi (kg/cm 2 ) |
|---|---|---|
| 929 | 31-38 (2.2-2.7) | 38-46 (2.7-3.2) |
REGULATED FUEL PRESSURE
INJECTOR RESISTANCE
| Application | Ohms |
|---|---|
| 929 | 12-16 |
INJECTOR RESISTANCE
IDLE SPEED & MIXTURE
| Application | M/T: RPM | (1) A/T: RPM |
|---|---|---|
| 929 (1) | N/A | 700 |
| (1) Connect jumper wire between terminals TEN and GRN of diagnostic connector. | ||
| (1) | Connect jumper wire between terminals TEN and GRN of diagnostic connector. |
IDLE SPEED SPECIFICATIONS
THROTTLE POSITION (TP) SENSOR
Note. For information on connector terminal identification and test conditions specified in the following tables, see ADJUSTMENTS article in the ENGINE PERFORMANCE section.
| Test Condition | Ohms | |
|---|---|---|
| Between Terminals "A" & "D" | 2800-5400 | |
| Between Terminals "B" & "D" | ||
| Closed Throttle | 200-600 | |
| Wide Open Throttle | 3300-7000 | |
TP SENSOR RESISTANCE
| Test Condition (1) | Continuity Between Terminals "C" & "D" |
|---|---|
| .004" (.1 mm) | Yes |
| .008" (.2 mm) | No |
| (1) Insert feeler gauge of specified thickness between throttle lever and throttle stop screw. | |
| (1) | Insert feeler gauge of specified thickness between throttle lever and throttle stop screw. |
TP SENSOR ADJUSTMENT
See also:
• BASIC TESTING
• TESTS W/CODES
• ADJUSTMENTS