Detroit Diesel Series 149 Torque Specifications |
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Thread Size (in.)
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Description
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Torque Specifications | ||
| lb-ft | N-m | |||
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1/4-28
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Standard Torque Specification | 8-10 | 11-14 | |
| Screw-Inj. Rack Control Lever | 2-3 | 3-4 | ||
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5/16-18
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Standard Torque Specification | 13-17 | 18-23 | |
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Bolt-Turbocharger Back Plate Assembly to Center Housing
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7-10
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9-14
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5/16-24
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Standard Torque Specification | 15-19 | 20-26 | |
| Nut-Lock-Push Rod | 15-19 | 20-26 | ||
| Nut-Lock Valve Bridge Adj. Screw | 20-25 | 27-34 | ||
| Bolt-Camshaft Drive Coupling | 20-25 | 27-34 | ||
| 3/8-16 | Standard Torque Specification | 30-35 | 41-47 | |
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3/8-24
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Standard Torque Specification | 35-39 | 47-53 | |
| Nut-Water Pump to Front Cover | 25-30 | 34-41 | ||
| Bolt-Camshaft Drive Coupling | 45-50 | 61-68 | ||
| Bolt-Fuel Pump Drive Coupling Retainer | 50-55 | 68-75 | ||
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7/16-14
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Standard Torque Specification | 46-50 | 62-68 | |
| Bolt-Blower Hold Down | 50-55 | 68-75 | ||
| Bolt-Injector Hold Down Clamp | 46-50 | 62-68 | ||
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7/16-20
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Standard Torque Specification | 57-61 | 77-83 | |
| Nut-Fuel Jumper Line to Injector | 18-22 | 24-30 | ||
| Nut-Water Pump Shaft (Lock) | 40-45 | 54-61 | ||
| Bolt-Crankshaft Flange Coupling | 70-80 | 95-108 | ||
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1/2-13
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Nut-Exhaust Manifold Standard | 32-38 | 43-52 | |
| Nut-Fuel Manifold Connector | 35-40 | 47-54 | ||
| Bolt-Fan Blade to Pulley Hub | 71-75 | 96-102 | ||
| Bolt-Cylinder Block | 75-85 | 102-115 | ||
| Bolt-Crankshaft and Camshaft Idler Hub Center Bolt | 80-90 | 108-122 | ||
| Bolt-Camshaft Bearing Cap | 90-100 | 122-136 | ||
| Bolt-Rocker Arm Shaft | 90-100 | 122-136 | ||
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1/2-20
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Standard Torque Specification | 83-93 | 113-126 | |
| Nut-Exhaust Manifold Stud | 35-40 | 47-54 | ||
| Bolt-Cylinder Block | 85-95 | 115-129 | ||
| Bolt-Crankshaft Flange Coupling | 100-110 | 136-149 | ||
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9/16-12
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Standard Torque Specification | 90-100 | 122-136 | |
| Bolt-Blower Hold Down | 75-85 | 102-115 | ||
| Bolt-Main Bearing Cap | 120-130 | 163-176 | ||
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9/16-18
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Standard Torque Specification | 107-117 | 145-159 | |
| Nut-Crankshaft Bearing Cap | 130-140 | 176-190 | ||
| Bolt-Cylinder Head | 90-100* | 122-136 | ||
| 5/8-11 | Standard Torque Specification | 137-147 | 186-199 | |
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5/8-18
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Standard Torque Specification | 168-178 | 228-241 | |
| Bolt-Crankshaft Adaptor | 175-185 | 237-251 | ||
| Bolt-Flywheel (Self Locking) | 180-190 | 244-258 | ||
| Bolt-Vibration Damper | 180-190 | 244-258 | ||
| Nut-Raw Water Pump Shaft Retaining | 25-30 | 34-41 | ||
| Nut-Alternator Pulley | 70-80 | 95-108 | ||
| Nut-Special Self Locking Nut (10SI Alternator) | 40-60 | 54-81 | ||
| Bolt-Oil Pick-Up Assembly | 20-25 | 27-34 | ||
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3/4-10
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Nut-Flange Mounted Air Compressor Drive Shaft | 70-80 | 95-108 | |
| Bolt-Crankshaft Main Bearing | 280-290 | 380-393 | ||
| 3/4-16 | Standard Torque Specification | 290-300 | 393-407 | |
| Accessory Drive Pulley Nut | 120-140 | 163-190 | ||
| 3/4-18 | Nut, Dipstick Tube | 30-35 | 41-47 | |
| 7/8-14 | Standard Torque Specification | 475-485 | 644-658 | |
| 1 1/4-7 | Bolt-Crankshaft Pulley Retainer | 450-500 | 610-678 | |
| 1 5/16-18 | Nut-Blower Timing Gear | 200-250 | 271-339 | |
| 2.548-18 | Nut-Idler Gear Bearing (Lock) | 280-300 | 380-407 | |
| 3.137-12 | Nut-Camshaft Gear Bearing (Lock) | 280-300 | 380-407 | |
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* Follow cross-pattern bolt torquing sequence and multiple stage process leading up to the final torque process. After final torque is achieved, turn each bolt 90 degrees (1/4 turn clock-wise) with a single smooth pull of the wrench.
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Detroit Diesel Series 149 Pipe Plug Oil Cooler Torque Specifications |
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Plug Size (in.)
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Description
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Torque Specifications | ||
| lb-ft | N-m | |||
| 1 1/16-16 | Plug-Oil Cooler Bypass Valve | 80-90 | 108-122 | |
| 1 1/4-16 | Plug-Oil Filter Bypass Valve | 95-105 | 129-142 | |
| 1 1/2-6 | Plug-Oil Filter Bypass Valve | 110-130 | 149-176 | |
| 2-12 | Plug-Oil Filter Bypass | 130-150 | 176-203 | |
Detroit Diesel Series 149 Pipe Plug Torque Specifications |
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Plug Size (in.)
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Description
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Torque Specifications | ||
| lb-ft | N-m | |||
| 1/8-27 | Plug-Pipe (3/4 Taper) | 10-12 | 14-16 | |
| 1/4-18 | Plug-Pipe (3/4 Taper) | 14-16 | 19-22 | |
| 1/4-18 | Plug-Pipe (7/8 Taper) | 14-16 | 19-22 | |
| 3/8-18 | Plug-Pipe (3/4 Taper) | 18-22 | 24-30 | |
| 3/8-18 | Plug-Pipe (7/8 Taper) | 18-22 | 24-30 | |
| 1/2-14 | Plug-Pipe (3/4 Taper) | 23-27 | 31-37 | |
| 1/2-14 | Plug-Pipe (7/8 Taper) | 23-27 | 31-37 | |
| 3/4-14 | Plug-Pipe (3/4 Taper) | 33-37 | 45-50 | |
| 3/4-14 | Plug-Pipe (7/8 Taper) | 33-37 | 45-50 | |
| 1-11 1/2 | Plug-Pipe (3/4 Taper) | 75-85 | 102-115 | |
| 1-11 1/2 | Plug-Pipe (7/8 Taper) | 75-85 | 102-115 | |
| 1 1/4-11 1/2 | Plug-Pipe (3/4 Taper) | 95-105 | 129-142 | |
| 1 1/2-11 1/2 | Plug-Pipe (3/4 Taper) | 110-130 | 149-176 | |
| 1 1/2-11 1/2 | Plug-Pipe (7/8 Taper) | 110-130 | 149-176 | |
Detroit Diesel Series 149 Stud Specifications |
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Plug Size (in.)
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Description
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Torque Specifications | ||
| lb-ft | N-m | |||
| 1/2-13 | Stud-Exhaust Manifold | 35-40 | 47-54 | |
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