Specifications
Page
9L-4
Base
Engine Components
DODGE
Turbo Diesel
Pipe
Plugs,
Fittings, and Adapters
- When Installing directional fittings, tees or elbows, first tighten it to the appropriate torque value and then
continue to turn it in the tightening direction until it is aligned. Do not turn it in the loosening direction, and do
not turn it more than one revolution
past
the
specified
torque value.
- Apply liquid Teflon to all pipe fittings and plugs.
Torque For Pipe Plugs
Pipe Plug Size Torque
(Into
Aluminum Or
Cast
Iron)
N-m
[ft-lb]
1/16" 6 [4]
1/8" 8 [6]
1/4" 12 [9]
3/8" 15 [11]
1/2" 24 [18]
3/4" 36 [27]
1" 45 [33]
Engine
Component Torque Value
Socket
Or
Wrench Size
mm [inch]
12 Air
Fuel
Control Banjo Screw (in Pump)
[1
/2] Air
Fuel
Control Fitting (In Head)
13 Alternator Ground Cable Mtg to Block
13,15 Alternator Mtg to Water Pump Inlet
[15/16]
Alternator Pulley
10 Alternator Support (Upper)
18 Battery Cable (Negitive) Mtg to Block
13 Belt Tensioner
Mounting
5
(Allen) Block Heater
Mounting
[5/16]
Cab Heater Hose Clamp
10 Cab Heater Tubing Clamp Mtg.
13 Cam Thrust Plate
[1
/2] Clutch Cover Mtg to Flywheel
12 Connecting Rod
(Alternately Tighten
in three Steps)
[1
/2] Cooling Fan Mtg to Fan Clutch
[5/16]
Crossover
Clamp (Air)
18 Cylinder Head
Mounting
Torque
N-m [ft-lbs]
12 [9]
8 [6]
24 [18]
41 [30]
80 [60]
24 [18]
77 [57]
43 [32]
12 [9]
4 [35 in-ibs]
24 [18]
24 [18]
23 [17]
Step
1
35 [26]
Step
2 70 [51]
Step
3 100 [73]
20 [15]
5
[44 in-lbs]
Step
1
40 [29]
Step
2 85 [62]
Step
3 126 [93]