Cummins
6CT 8.3 Torque Secifications
Component ft lbs
Aftercooler mounting 18
Alternator pulley Nut 59
Belt tensioner to bracket 32
Cam thrust plate 18
Connecting rod
step one 33
step two 60
step three 88
Crankshaft damper 148
Crossover clamp 4
Exhaust manifold 32
Exhaust outlet pipe mounting 32
Exhaust Vband clamp 9
Fan bracket mounting 18
Flywheel 101
Flywheel housing 45
Fuel banjo screw in filter head 18
Fuel vent screw in banjo 6
Fuel low pressure supply at pump 11
Fuel low pressure return at pump 11
Fuel filter adapter nut 24
Fuel high pressure line fitting 18
Fuel pump drive gear (A) 60
Fuel pump drive gear (MW) 66
Fuel pump lock 11
Fuel pump mounting nut 32
Timing gear cover short bolts 18
Timing gear cover bolts long 10.9 29
Gear housing to block 10.9 29
*Cylinder Head Bolts
step one 37
step two 110
step three 148
Injector drain manifold 7
Injector retaining capscrew 18
Intake manifold cover 18
Lift pump mounting 18
Main bearing cap
step one 37
step two 88
step three 129
Oil coler cover 18
Oil pan drain plug 60
Oil pan mounting 18
Oil pressure regulating valve 60
Oil pump mounting 18
Oil suction tube flange 7
Oil suction tube brace 7
Rocker support 32
Rocker lever nut 18
Starter motor 57
Thermostat housing 18
Timing pin flange mounting 4
Turbo mounting nut 24
Turbo drain tube 18
Turbo oil supply fitting 18
Water pump mounting 18
Valve cover 18
*Cylinder head bolt torque is for early production engines. Newer head gaskets require torque plus turn.
Engine serial number required for proper torque.