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 | Cold Cranking Amp. Rating |
|---|
| 240, 740 & 940 | 450 |
| 960 |
| California | 520 |
| Federal | 600 |
| Application | Quantity |
|---|
| Crankcase (Includes Filter) |
| 240, 740 & 940 | 4.7 Qts. (4.4L) |
| 960 | 5.9 Qts. (5.7L) |
| Cooling System (Includes Heater) |
| 240, 740 & 940 | 9.0 Qts. (8.5L) |
| 960 | 10.5 Qts. (10L) |
| M/T (ATF Type F Or G) |
| 240 (M47) | 1.7 Qts. (1.6L) |
| A/T |
| 240, 740 & 940 (AW-70) (1) | 4.1 Qts. (3.9L) |
| 740 Turbo & 940 Turbo (AW-71) (1) | 4.1 Qts. (3.9L) |
| 960 (AW-40) (2) | 5.6L Qts. (5.2L) |
| Differential (SAE 80-90W/API GL-5) |
| 240 (1031) | 1.7 Qts. (1.6L) |
| 740 & 940 |
| 1041 | 1.7 Qts. (1.6L) |
| 1045 | 1.5 Qts. (1.4L) |
| 960 |
| Sedan | 1.4 Qts. (1.3L) |
| Wagon | 1.7 Qts. (1.6L) |
| (1) Dry refill capacity is 7.8 qts. (7.4L) of ATF type F or G. (2) Dry refill capacity is 8.2 qts. (7.7L) of ATF Dexron-IIE. |
| (1) | Dry refill capacity is 7.8 qts. (7.4L) of ATF type F or G. |
| (2) | Dry refill capacity is 8.2 qts. (7.7L) of ATF Dexron-IIE. |
SERVICE INTERVALS & SPECIFICATIONS
| Component | Miles |
|---|
| Air Filter | 30,000 |
| A/T Fluid (1) (240, 740 & 940) | 20,000 |
| Timing Belt |
| 240, 740 & 940 | 50,000 |
| 960 | 20,000 |
| Coolant | 30,000 |
| Fuel Filter | 60,000 |
| Oil & Filter | 5000 |
| PCV (Clean) | 60,000 |
| Spark Plugs | 30,000 |
| (1) Transmission fluid replacement interval for 960 is not available. |
| (1) | Transmission fluid replacement interval for 960 is not available. |
| Application | Miles |
|---|
| Valve Adjustment |
| 240, 740 & 940 (1) | 30,000 |
| (1) 960 is equipped with hydraulic lifters; adjustment is not required. |
| (1) | 960 is equipped with hydraulic lifters; adjustment is not required. |
| Application | (1) Deflection - In. (mm) |
|---|
| 240, 740 & 940 | .2-.4 (5-10) |
| (1) Deflection is measured with moderate thumb pressure applied midway on longest belt run. On 960, belt is self-adjusting. |
| (1) | Deflection is measured with moderate thumb pressure applied midway on longest belt run. On 960, belt is self-adjusting. |
ENGINE COMPRESSION
| Application | Specification |
|---|
| Compression Ratio |
| 240 | 9.8:1 |
| 740 & 940 |
| Turbo | 8.7:1 |
| Non-Turbo | 9.8:1 |
| 960 | 10.7:1 |
| Compression Pressure (Minimum) |
| 240, 740 & 940 | 128 psi (9 kg/cm 2 ) |
| 960 | 184 psi (13 kg/cm 2 ) |
COMPRESSION SPECIFICATIONS
VALVE CLEARANCE
Note. 960 is equipped with hydraulic lifters; adjustment is not required.
| Application | In. (mm) |
|---|
| Cold |
| When Checking | .012-.016 (.30-.40) |
| When Setting | .014-.016 (.35-.40) |
| Warm |
| When Checking | .014-.018 (.35-.45) |
| When Setting | .016-.018 (.40-.45) |
VALVE CLEARANCE SPECIFICATIONS (240, 740 & 940)
IGNITION COIL
| Application | Primary | Secondary |
|---|
| All Models | 0.6-0.8 | 6900-8500 |
IGNITION COIL RESISTANCE (EZ116K) - Ohms @ 68°F (20°C)
SPARK PLUGS
| Application | Bosch |
|---|
| 240, 740 & 940 | WR7DC |
| 960 | HR6DC |
| Application | Gap In. (mm) | Torque Ft. Lbs. (N.m) |
|---|
| 240, 740 & 940 | .028-.032 (.70-.80) | 18 (25) |
| 960 | .024-.028 (.60-.70) | 18 (25) |
SPARK PLUG SPECIFICATIONS
FIRING ORDER
For firing order and distributor rotation on 240 (Scheme 1) For firing order and distributor rotation on 740 and 940 (Scheme 2) For firing order on 960 (Scheme 3)
Firing Order & Distributor Rotation (240). Scheme 1
Scheme 1: Firing Order & Distributor Rotation (240)
Firing Order & Distributor Rotation (740 & 940). Scheme 2
Scheme 2: Firing Order & Distributor Rotation (740 & 940)
Firing Order (960). Scheme 3
Scheme 3: Firing Order (960)
IGNITION TIMING
| Application | (1) Timing |
|---|
| 240, 740 & 940 | 12 @ 725-825 |
| 960 | 5 @ 750 |
| (1) Ignition timing is computer-controlled and is not adjustable. |
| (1) | Ignition timing is computer-controlled and is not adjustable. |
IGNITION TIMING (Degrees BTDC @ RPM)
FUEL PUMP
| Application | Pressure psi (kg/cm 2 ) | Volume In 30 Sec. Pts. (L) |
|---|
| All Models | 42.0 (2.90) | 1.1 (.52) |
| (1) At 12 volts, 68°F (20°C), with engine off and fuel pump relay by-passed. |
| (1) | At 12 volts, 68°F (20°C), with engine off and fuel pump relay by-passed. |
FUEL PUMP PERFORMANCE (1)
IDLE SPEED & MIXTURE
| Application | Idle RPM | (1) CO Level |
|---|
| 240, 740 & 940 |
| Non-Turbo | 775 | 0.6% |
| Turbo | 750 | 0.6% |
| 960 | 750 | 0.6% |
| (1) O2 sensor disconnected. CO level is measured before catalytic converter. |
| (1) | O2 sensor disconnected. CO level is measured before catalytic converter. |
FAST IDLE
Note. All idle speeds are controlled by electronic control unit. Specifications on fast idle are not available from manufacturer.
THROTTLE SWITCH
See ADJUSTMENTS article in the ENGINE PERFORMANCE Section for switch adjustments.
