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Engine Specifications

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Engine HP at RPM Torque (Ft. Lbs. at RPM) Compr. Ratio Bore Stroke Displ.
in. mm in. mm cu. ins, cc
5.2L (318") 2-Bbl. 130@4000 230@4000 8.5:1 3.91 99.3 3.31 8.4 318 5211
5.2L (318")4-Bbl. 165@4000 240@4000 8.5:1 3.91 99.3 3.31 8.4 318 5211
5.2L (318") E.F.I. 140@4000 240@4000 8.5:1 3.91 99.3 3.31 8.4 318 5211
VALVES

Engine & Valve Head Diam. In. (mm) Face Angle Seat Angle Seat Width In. (mm) Stem Diameter In. (mm) Stem Clearance In. (mm) Valve Lift In. (mm)
5.2L (318")              
  Intake 2.78 (45.2) 45° 45° .065-.085 (1.65-2.15) .372-.373 (9.44-9.47) .001-.003 (.02-.07) .373 (9.47)
  Exhaust 1.50 (38.1) 45° 45° .080-.100 (2.03-2.54) .371-.372 (9.42-9.44) .002-.004 (.05-.10) .400 (10.16)
5.2L (318") E.F.I.              
  Intake 1.88 (47.7) 45° 45° .065-.085 (1.65-2.15) .372.373 (9.44-9.47) .001-.003 (.02-.07) .373 (9.47)
  Exhaust 1.60 (40.6) 45° 45° .080-.100 (2.03-2.54) .371-.372 (9.42-9.44) .002-.004 (.05-.10) .400 (10.16)
CRANKSHAFT MAIN & CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS

Engine MAIN BEARINGS CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS
Journal Diam. In. (mm) Clearance(1) In. (mm) Thrust Bearing Crankshaft End Play In. (mm) Journal Diam. In. (mm) Clearance In. (mm) Side Play (2) In. (mm)
15.2L (318") 2.4995-2.5050 (63.487-63.627) .0005-.0015 (.012-.038) No. 3 .002-.009 (.05-.22) 2.124-2.125 (53.94-53.97) .0005-.0025 (.012-.063) .006-.014 (.15-.35)
(1) No. 2, 3, 4 & 5 clearance.005-.0020" (.12-.050 mm). Limit.0025" (.063 mm).
(2) Total 2 Rods.
VALVE SPRINGS

Engine Free Length In. (mm) PRESSURE Lbs. @ In. (kg @ mm)
Valve Closed Valve Open
5.2L (318") 2.00 (50.8) 77-88@1.687 (35-39@42.8) 170-184@1.313 (77-83@33.3)
5.2L (318") E.F.I. 2.10 (53.3) 108-118@1.656 (48-53@42.0) 186-200@1.250 (84-90@31.7)
VALVE TIMING

Engine INTAKE EXHAUST
Open (BTDC) Close (ABDC) Open (BBDC) Close (ATDC)
5.2L (318") 10° 50° 52° 16°
PISTONS, PINS, RINGS

Engine PISTONS PINS RINGS
Clearance(1) In. (mm) Piston Fit In. (mm) Rod Fit(2) In. (mm) Rings End Gap In. (mm) Side Clearance In. (mm)
5.2L (318") .0005-.0015 (.001-.003) .00025-.00075 (.0063-.0190) .0007-.0024 (.017-.060) 1 & 2 .010-.020 (.25-.50) .0015-.0040 (.003-.100)
        3 .010-.062 (.25-1.57) .0002-.0050 (.005-.127)
(1) Measured from top of piston skirt.
(2) Interference fit.
CAMSHAFT

Engine Journal Diam. In. (mm) Clearance In. (mm) Lobe Lift In. (mm)
5.2L (318")      
  No. 1 1.997-1.999 (50.72-50.77) .001-.003 (.02-.07) .....
  No. 2 1.981-1.983 (50.31-50.36)   .....
  No. 3 1.966-1.968 (49.93-49.98)   .....
  No. 4 1.950-1.952 (49.53-49.58)   .....
  No. 5 1.5595-1.5615 (39.611-39.662)   .....