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Specifications Index

FORWARD CONTROL SPECIFICATIONS INDEX

System Specification/Procedure
Air Conditioning
Service SPECIFICATIONS
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Battery CAPACITIES
Brakes
Bleeding Sequence RR, LR, RF, LF
Disc Brakes DISC BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS
Drum Brakes DRUM BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Charging
Generator  
4.3L, 5.7L, 6.5L
Series CS-130D (K68)
105 Amps Rated Output
Load Test 73 Amps
4.3L, 5.7L 6.5L, 7.4L
Series CS-144 (KW2)
124 Amps Rated Output
2.1-2.4 Ohms Resistance At 80 degrees
86 Amps Rated Output
5.7L
Series CS-144 (KG3)
145 Amps Rated Output
Load Test 101 Amps
Torque
Gasoline Engine
Mounting Bolts 37 Ft. Lbs. (50 N.m)
Mounting Bracket Bolt Back of Generator 105 ampre generator 18 Ft. Lbs. (25 N.m) 124 and 145 ampre generator 37 Ft. Lbs. (50 N.m)
Torque
Diesel Engine
Top Mounting Bolts 37 Ft. Lbs. (50 N.m)
Mounting Bracket Bolt Back of Generator 37 Ft. Lbs. (50 N.m)
Drive Belts
Adjustment BELT ADJUSTMENT
Belt Routing SERPENTINE BELT ROUTING & ALIGNMENT -- TRUCKS
Engine Cooling
General Service Specifications COOLING SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
Radiator Cap Pressure 15 psi
Thermostat R & I
4.3L, 5.7L, 7.4L NA
6.5L THERMOSTAT
Water Pump R & I
4.3L, 5.7L, 7.4L WATER PUMP
6.5L WATER PUMP
Engine Mechanical
4.3L, 5.7L, 7.4L
Compression ENGINE COMPRESSION
Oil Pressure OIL PRESSURE
Overhaul ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
6.5L
Compression ENGINE COMPRESSION
Oil pressure Normal oil pressure is 6 psi (41 kPa) at idle and 30-43 psi (207-296 kPa) at 2000 RPM.
Overhaul ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Fluid Specifications See FLUIDS under MAINTENANCE tab. From within Manager or Service Writer, click the "30/60/90 Interval" or "Maint." button.
Flywheel/Flex Plate/Drive PlateTorque
4.3L, 5.7L 74 Ft. Lbs. (100 N.m)
6.5L 65 Ft. Lbs. (90 N.m)
7.4L 66 Ft. Lbs. (90 N.m)
Fuel System
Pressure Specification
4.3L, 5.7L 60-66 psi (4.2-4.6 kg/cm2 )
7.4L 55-62 psi (4.0-4.4 kg/cm2 )
Fuel Pressure Test Procedure
Gasoline FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE TEST
Diesel FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE TEST
Fuel Filter Location and R & I
Gasoline REMOVAL PROCEDURE (FORWARD CONTROL)
Diesel FUEL MANAGER/FILTER ELEMENT
Ignition
Firing Order & Cylinder Identification See FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION
Ignition Wires (Resistance) 30,000 Ohms Maximum
Ignition Wires (Routing)
4.3L, 5.7L, 7.4L See appropriate figure under FIRING ORDER
6.5L NA
Spark Plug
4.3L, 5.7L
Type AC 41-932
Gap .060 In. (1.52 mm)
Torque 11 Ft. Lbs. (15 N.m)
7.4L
Type AC 41-932
Gap .060 In. (1.52 mm)
Torque 15 Ft. Lbs. (20 N.m)
Starting
Starter ON-VEHICLE TESTING
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel Alignment
Adjustment Specifications WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel & Tire
Wheel Lug Nut Torque
With 8-Lug Dual Rear Wheels 140 Ft. Lbs. (190 N.m)
With 10-Lug Dual Rear Wheels Step 1 - 140 Ft. Lbs. (190 N.m)
Step 2 - 175 Ft. Lbs. (240 N.m)
With Single Rear Wheels 120 Ft. Lbs. (160 N.m)