18 ft lb of TORQUE required on FORD's Oil Filler CAP!!!

[hammersley]

Check this out... ... 3rd post



http://forums.thedieselstop.com/ubb...85070&page=0&view=collapsed&sb=5&o=31&fpart=1



Some of the 05 trucks have issues with oil leaks at the filter. My brothers did and Ford had to replace the filter housing. It is covered under a TSB. Here is the list.



6. 0 PowerStroke Fuel Filter or Oil Filter Housing Leaks:

The following parts are now available to correct leaks at the fuel filter and oil filter housings:

Primary (frame) Fuel Filter Housing: 3C3Z-9N180-BA

Primary Fuel Filter Cap: 3C3Z-9G270-BA

Primary Fuel Filter O-ring: 3C3Z-9364-BA

Secondary Fuel/Oil Filter Housing, <9-30-03: 3C3Z-9C166-AA

Secondary Fuel/Oil Filter Housing, 9-30-03>: 4C3Z-9C166-AA

Secondary Fuel Filter Cap: 3C3Z-9G270-AA

Secondary Fuel Filter O-ring: 3C3Z-9364-AA

Oil Filter Cap, F-Series: 3C3Z-6766-CA

Oil Filter Cap, Econoline: 4C2Z-6766-BA

Oil Filter O-ring: 3C3Z-6840-AA

Broadcast Message 3744, 3743, 4683



If you do your own oil changes follow the torque recommendations on the oil cap.



Oil Filter Lid Leaks:

To prevent leaks from the oil filter cover, be sure to replace the sealing o-ring when performing oil changes. Torque the cover to 18 ft/lbs. If leaks continue to occur, check the housing for burrs and the lid for damage. If using an aftermarket filter, try a factory one. Broadcast Message 3403.

 

[Dl5treez]

The 6. 0 uses a cartridge element oil filter. You unscrew the filter cover, replace the filter cartridge, install a new o-ring, and then tighten the oil filter cover to 18 foot pounds.



They aren't talking about the filler cap on the engine.





The setup isn't the same, but is similar to how the fuel filter replacement process has been since the 7. 3 Powerstroke came out in mid '94.



Hope this helps... ... . Dan-

 

[hammersley]

you're right...........

That must be it - I remember those days... .

 

[bmoeller]

John Deere is going to more and more element type of engine oil and fuel filters as well. They have the torque spec on the caps, but IIRC, it is in newton-meters. Something like 40 m/n, +/- 10.