7.3L IDI diesel (non-turbo) torque specs
92-94 F-250/350. Chassis and wheels are on the torque hub.
| Fastener | Torque |
|---|---|
| Oil drain plug | 20 ft-lb (M12) |
| Valve cover bolts | 6 ft-lb (72 in-lb) |
| Glow plugs | 12 ft-lb |
| Injector nozzles | 35 ft-lb Copper crush washer; start by hand. |
| Injection pump to adapter | 26 ft-lb |
| Injection pump gear bolts | 25 ft-lb |
| Water pump bolts | 14 ft-lb |
| Thermostat housing | 20 ft-lb |
| Intake manifold | 24 ft-lb |
| Exhaust manifold | 20-35 ft-lb |
| Flywheel bolts | 47 ft-lb |
| Harmonic balancer / damper bolt | 90 ft-lb |
| Head bolts | 65, then 90, then 110 ft-lb in sequence Some procedures add a 4th pass at 100-110. Verify against that year's FSM. |
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