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Engine Mechanical Specifications

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ENGINE MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Application Specification
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General Data
  Type V8
  Displacement 6.5 L 396CID
  Bore 103 mm 4.0600 cu in
  Stroke 97 mm 3.8200 cu in
  Compression Ratio 20.2:1
  Cylinder Compression (Sea Level) 2,550 kPa minimum (subtract 55 kPa per 305 m of elevation above sea level) 370 psi minimum (subtract 8 psi per 1,000 ft of elevation above sea level)
  Firing Order 1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3
  Cranking RPM (Cold) 100-RPM minimum
  Cranking RPM (Hot) 180-RPM minimum
    41 kPa minimum @ IDLE 6 psi minimum @ IDLE
  Oil Pressure (Mechanical Gage) (Hot) 207-296 kPa minimum @ 2000 RPM 30-43 psi minimum @ 2000 RPM
  Operating Temperature 88°C 190°F
Crankshaft Bore
  I.D. White 79.826-79.834 mm 3.1427-3.1430 in
  I.D. Red/Orange 79.834-79.842 mm 3.1430-3.1433 in
  I.D. Blue 79.842-79.850 mm 3.1433-3.1437 in
  Out-of-Round 0.0130 mm maximum 0.0005 in maximum
Camshaft Bore
  ID (1) 59.1200-59.1700 mm 2.3290-2.3310 in
  ID (2) 58.8700-58.9200 mm 2.3190-2.3210 in
  ID (3) 58.6200-58.6700 mm 2.3100v2.3120 in
  ID (4) 58.3700-58.4200 mm 2.2980-2.3020 in
  ID (5) 54.3700-54.4200 mm 2.1406-2.1425 in
  Out-of-Round 0.1000 mm maximum 0.0039 in maximum
Cylinder Bore
  Production STD (J) ID (1-6) 102.9720-102.9900 mm 4.0540-4.0547 in
  Production STD (J) ID (7-8) 102.9850-103.0030 mm 4.0545-4.0552 in
  Production O.S. (S) ID (1-6) 103.1170-103.1300 mm 4.0597-4.0602 in
  Production O.S. (S) ID (7-8) 103.1300-103.1430 mm 4.0602-4.0607 in
  Service Hi Limit (G) ID (1-6) 103.0130-103.0260 mm 4.0587-4.0592 in
  Service Hi Limit (G) ID (7-8) 103.0260-103.0390 mm 4.0592-4.0597 in
  Service O.S. (OS) ID (1-6) 103.5080-103.5210 mm 4.0751-4.0756 in
  Service O.S. (OS) ID (7-8) 103.5210-103.5329 mm 4.0756-4.0761 in
Piston
  Production STD (J or JT) OD (1-6) 102.8650-102.8830 mm 4.0498-4.0505 in
  Production STD (J or JT) OD (7-8) 102.8650-102.8830 mm 4.0498-4.0505 in
  Production O.S. (S or ST) OD (1-6) 103.0080-103.0260 mm 4.0554-4.0561 in
  Production O.S. (S or ST) OD (7-8) 103.0080-103.0260 mm 4.0554-4.0561 in
  Service STD (JT) OD (1-6) 102.8650-102.8830 mm 4.0498-4.0505 in
  Service STD (JT) OD (7-8) 102.8650-102.8830 mm 4.0498-4.0505 in
  Service Hi Limit (GT) OD (1-6) 102.9040-102.9220 mm 4.0513-4.0520 in
  Service Hi Limit (GT) OD (7-8) 102.9040-102.9220 mm 4.0513-4.0520 in
  Service OS (0.50 OST) OD (1-6) 103.399-103.417 mm 4.0708-4.0715 in
  Service OS (0.50 OST) OD (7-8) 103.399-103.417 mm 4.0708-4.0715 in
  Cylinder Bore Clearance (1-6) 0.0890-0.1250 mm 0.0035-0.0049 in
  Cylinder Bore Clearance (7-8) 0.1020-0.1380 mm 0.0040-0.0054 in
  Cylinder Bore Protrusion 0.0900-0.3100 mm 0.0035-0.0122 in
  Pin OD (Green) 30.9961-30.9987 mm 1.2203-1.2204 in
  Pin OD (Orange) 30.9987-31.0013 mm 1.2204-1.2205 in
  Pin Bore ID (Green) 31.0088-31.0114 mm 1.2208-1.2209 in
  Pin Bore ID (Orange) 31.0114-31.0140 mm 1.2209-1.2210 in
  Pin Bore Clearance 0.0101-0.0153 mm 0.0004-0.0006 in
Piston Ring (Compression)
  Side Clearance (Top Ring) Keystone-Type Ring
  Side Clearance (Second Ring) 0.0390-0.0790 mm 0.0015-0.0031 in
  Gap (Top Ring) (1-6) 0.2521-0.5658 mm 0.0100-0.0224 in
  Gap (Top Ring) (7-8) 0.2929-0.6095 mm 0.0115-0.0240 in
  Gap (Second Ring) (1-6) 0.5821-0.8886 mm 0.0229-0.0345 in
  Gap (Second Ring) (7-8) 0.6629-0.9295 mm 0.0245-0.0366 in
Piston Ring (Oil)
  Side Clearance 0.0400-0.0900 mm 0.0016-0.0035 in
  Gap (1-6) 0.2121-0.5686 mm 0.0084-0.0224 in
  Gap (7-8) 0.2529-0.6095 mm 0.0100-0.0240 in
Connecting Rod
  ID (Crankshaft Rod Journal End) 64.1240-64.1500 mm 2.5245-2.5255 in
  ID (Piston Pin End-With Bushing) 31.0120-31.0320 mm 1.2209-1.2217 in
  Piston Pin Bushing Clearance 0.0107-0.0359 mm 0.0004-0.0014 in
Crankshaft Journal (Main)
  OD (White) (1-4) 74.9330-74.9410 mm 2.9501-2.9504 in
  OD (White) (5) 74.9280-74.9360 mm 2.9251-2.9502 in
  OD (Orange or Red) (1-4) 74.9250-74.9330 mm 2.9498-2.9501 in
  OD (Orange or Red) (5) 74.9200-74.9280 mm 2.9496-2.9499 in
  OD (Blue) (1-4) 74.9170-74.9250 mm 2.9494-2.9498 in
  OD (Blue) (5) 74.9120-74.9200 mm 2.9493-2.9496 in
  Taper 0.0830 mm maximum 0.0033 in maximum
  Out-of-Round 0.0830 mm maximum 0.0033 in maximum
  Bearing Clearance (1-4) 0.0450-0.0830 mm 0.0018-0.0033 in
  Bearing Clearance (5) 0.0550-0.0920 mm 0.0022-0.0037 in
Crankshaft Journal (Rod)
  OD (Yellow) 60.9260-60.9390 mm 2.3987-2.3992 in
  OD (Green) 60.9130-60.9260 mm 2.3990-2.4000 in
  Taper 0.0050 mm maximum 0.0002 in maximum
  Out-of-Round 0.0050 mm maximum 0.0002 in maximum
  Bearing Clearance 0.0350-0.0940 mm 0.0014-0.0037 in
  Side Clearance (Rod) 0.1700-0.630 mm 0.0067-0.0250 in
  End Play (Crankshaft) 0.1050-0.2850 mm 0.0040-0.0110 in
Crankshaft Bearing (Main)-Select Fit: Refer to Crankshaft and Bearings Installation on page 6-797  for proper crankshaft cross-referencing.
  White (1) STD in Case, STD in Cap STD in Case, STD in Cap
  White (2) 0.013 mm U.S. in Case, STD in Cap 0.0005 in U.S. in Case, STD in Cap
  White (3) 0.026 mm U.S. in Case, STD in Cap 0.0010 in U.S. in Case, STD in Cap
  Orange or Red (1) STD in Case, 0.013 mm U.S. in Cap STD in Case, 0.0005 in U.S. in Cap
  Orange or Red (2) 0.013 mm U.S. in Case, 0.013 mm U.S. in Cap 0.0005 in U.S. in Case, 0.0005 in U.S. in Cap
  Orange or Red (3) 0.026 mm U.S. in Case, 0.013 mm U.S. in Cap 0.0010 in U.S. in Case, 0.0005 in U.S. in Cap
  Blue (1) STD in Case, 0.026 mm U.S. in Cap STD in Case, 0.0010 in U.S. in Cap
  Blue (2) 0.013 mm U.S. in Case, 0.026 mm U.S. in Cap 0.0005 in U.S. in Case, 0.0010 in U.S. in Cap
  Blue (3) 0.026 mm U.S. in Case, 0.026 mm U.S. in Cap 0.0010 in U.S. in Case, 0.0010 in U.S. in Cap
Crankshaft Bearing (Rod)-Select Fit: Refer to Crankshaft and Bearings Installation on page 6-797  for proper crankshaft cross-referencing.
  Yellow STD in Rod, STD in Cap STD in Rod, STD in Cap
  Green STD in Rod, 0.026 mm U.S. in Cap STD in Rod, 0.0010 in U.S. in Cap
Camshaft
  Journal OD (1-4) 54.9700-55.0130 mm 2.1642-2.1659 in
  Journal OD (5) 50.9760-51.0190 mm 2.0069-2.0086 in
  Journal Clearance (1-4) 0.0250-0.1180 mm 0.0010-0.0046 in
  Journal Clearance (5) 0.0200-0.1130 mm 0.0008-0.0044 in
  Intake Lobe Lift 7.0030-7.1830 mm 0.2790-0.2830 in
  Exhaust Lobe Lift 7.0830-7.1830 mm 0.2790-0.2830 in
  End Play 0.51-0.305 mm 0.0020-0.0120 in
  Timing Chain Deflection (Free Play) (New Chain) 12.7000 mm 0.5000 in
  Timing Chain Deflection (Free Play) (Used Chain) 20.3000 mm 0.8000 in
Valve System
  Valve Lifter Hydraulic Roller
  Valve Rocker Arm Ratio 1.50:1
  Valve Lash Non-Adjustable
  Valve Face Angle (Intake) 45 degrees
  Valve Face Angle (Exhaust) 45 degrees
  Valve Seat Angle (Intake) 46 degrees
  Valve Seat Angle (Exhaust) 46 degrees
  Valve Runout (Intake) 0.5000 mm 0.0020 in
  Valve Runout (Exhaust) 0.5000 mm 0.0020 in
  Seat Width (Intake) 0.8900-1.5300 mm 0.0351-0.0603 in
  Seat Width (Exhaust) 1.5700-2.3600 mm 0.0618-0.0930 in
  Valve Protrusion (Intake) (This is a negative value, as the valve is recessed in the head) -0.8600 to -1.2200 mm -0.0340 to -0.0480 in
  Valve Protrusion (Exhaust) (This is a negative value, as the valve is recessed in the head) -0.8600 to -1.2200 mm -0.0340 to -0.0480 in
  Stem Clearance (Intake) 0.0260-0.0690 mm 0.0010-0.0027 in
  Stem Clearance (Exhaust) 0.0260-0.0690 mm 0.0010-0.0027 in
  Valve Spring Pressure (Closed) (Intake) 356 N.m @ 46 80 lb @ 1.80 in
  Valve Spring Pressure (Closed) (Exhaust) 356 N.m @ 46 80 lb @ 1.80 in
  Valve Spring Pressure (Open) (Intake) 1025 N.m @ 35.3 230 lb 1.40 in
  Valve Spring Pressure (Open) (Exhaust) 1025 N.m @ 35.3 230 lb 1.40 in
  Valve Spring Installed Height (Intake) 46 mm 1.8000 in
  Valve Spring Installed Height (Exhaust) 46 mm 1.8000 in
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