Cat 242B3 Series 3 Engine Bolt Torque Specifications

Values are in foot pounds, Ft Lbs,

Main Crankshaft Bearing Cap Bolts 72 - 80
Flywheel Bolts ( for crankshaft with 6 flywheel bolts and 2 dowel pins ) 57.9 - 65.1
Front Crankshaft Pully 354 - 369
Oil Pump Gear 21.0 - 28.2
Connecting Rod Cap Bolt 36.2 - 43.4
Cylinder Head Bolts 83 - 90
Rocker Cover Bolts 7.23 - 9.40
Rocker Shaft Brackets 7.23 - 14.50
Camshaft Thrust Plate 7.23 - 9.40
Front Timing Gear Plate to Block 7.23 - 9.40
Front Timing Gear Case 7.23 - 9.40
Timing Idler Gear Thrust Plate 21.7 - 28.9
Oil Pan Bolts for press stamped oil pan 7.23 - 9.40
Flywheel Housing / Rear Plate 39.8 - 48.5
Oil Pan Drain Plug M14 size 25.3 - 32.5
Oil Pan Drain Plug M20 size 54.2 - 61.5
Fuel Injector Retainer Bolt 14.5 - 17.4
Fuel Injector Lines 19.5 - 23.9
Fuel Injection Pump Delivery Valve Holders 25.3 - 28.9
Fuel Injection Pump Drive Gear 56.4 - 63.7
Glow Plug tightening to head 14.5 - 21.7
Glow Plug wire terminal connection nut 0.72 - 1.08
Exhaust Manifold Bolt ( no spacer ) 20.3 - 24.6
Exhaust Manifold Bolt ( with spacer ) 10.8 - 15.9
Oil Pressure Relief Valve 32.5 - 39.8
Water Temperature Switch, Thermoswitch 15.2 - 18.1
Safety Valve or plug 47.0 - 54.2
Coolant drain plug 26.0 - 31.8

Cat 242B3 Series 3 Skid Steer Loader Engine Parts

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