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Engine Mechanical Specifications 5.0 L

Application

Specification

Metric

English

General Data

  • Engine Type

V8

  • Displacement

5.0 L

305 CID

  • RPO - VIN Code

L30 (M)

  • Bore

94.89 mm

3.737 in

  • Stroke

88.39 mm

3.480 in

  • Compression Ratio

9.4:1

  • Firing Order

1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

  • Spark Plug Gap

1.52 mm

0.060 in

  • Oil Pressure - Minimum at Normal Operating Temperature

42 kPa at 1,000 RPM

125 kPa at 2,000 RPM

166 kPa at 4,000 RPM

6 psig at 1,000 RPM

18 psig at 2,000 RPM

24 psig at 4,000 RPM

Camshaft

  • End Play

0.05-0.30 mm

0.002-0.012 in

  • Journal Diameter

47.440-47.490 mm

1.8677-1.8697 in

  • Journal Diameter Out-of-Round

0.025 mm

0.0010 in

  • Lobe Lift - Exhaust

7.20-7.30 mm

0.283-0.287 in

  • Lobe Lift - Intake

6.97-7.07 mm

0.274-0.278 in

  • Runout

0.065 mm - Maximum

0.0026 in - Maximum

Connecting Rod

  • Connecting Rod Bearing Clearance - Production

0.033-0.078 mm

0.0013-0.0031 in

  • Connecting Rod Bearing Clearance - Service

0.025-0.063 mm

0.0010-0.0025 in

  • Connecting Rod Journal Diameter

56.505-56.533 mm

2.2246-2.2257 in

  • Connecting Rod Journal Out-of-Round - Production

0.007 mm - Maximum

0.0003 in - Maximum

  • Connecting Rod Journal Out-of-Round - Service

0.025 mm - Maximum

0.0010 in - Maximum

  • Connecting Rod Journal Taper - Production

0.007 mm - Maximum

0.0003 in - Maximum

  • Connecting Rod Journal Taper - Service

0.025 mm - Maximum

0.0010 in - Maximum

  • Connecting Rod Side Clearance

0.15-0.61 mm

0.006-0.024 in

Crankshaft

  • Crankshaft Bearing Clearance - Journal #1 - Production

0.018-0.053 mm

0.0007-0.0021 in

  • Crankshaft Bearing Clearance - Journal #2, #3, and #4 - Production

0.030-0.068 mm

0.0012-0.0027 in

  • Crankshaft Bearing Clearance - Journal #5 - Production

0.020-0.060 mm

0.0008-0.0024 in

  • Crankshaft Bearing Clearance - Journal #1 - Service

0.025-0.051 mm

0.0010-0.0020 in

  • Crankshaft Bearing Clearance - Journal #2, #3, and #4 - Service

0.025-0.064 mm

0.0010-0.0025 in

  • Crankshaft Bearing Clearance - Journal #5 - Service

0.038-0.063 mm

0.0015-0.0025 in

  • Crankshaft End Play

0.05-0.20 mm

0.002-0.008 in

  • Crankshaft Journal Diameter - Journal #1

62.189-62.212 mm

2.4484-2.4493 in

  • Crankshaft Journal Diameter - Journal #2, #3, and #4

62.181-62.207 mm

2.4481-2.4491 in

  • Crankshaft Journal Diameter - Journal #5

62.185-62.207 mm

2.4482-2.4491 in

  • Crankshaft Journal Out-of-Round - Production

0.005 mm - Maximum

0.0002 in - Maximum

  • Crankshaft Journal Out-of-Round - Service

0.025 mm - Maximum

0.0010 in - Maximum

  • Crankshaft Journal Taper - Production

0.005 mm - Maximum

0.0002 in - Maximum

  • Crankshaft Journal Taper - Service

0.025 mm - Maximum

0.0010 in - Maximum

  • Crankshaft Runout at Rear Flange

0.038 mm

0.0015 in

Cylinder Bore

  • Diameter

94.894-94.947 mm

3.7360-3.7381 in

  • Out-of-Round - Production

0.025 mm

0.0010 in

  • Out-of-Round - Service

0.05 mm

0.002 in

  • Taper - Production - Relief Side

0.025 mm

0.0010 in

  • Taper - Production - Thrust Side

0.012 mm

0.0005 in

  • Taper - Service Limit

0.025 mm

0.0010 in

Cylinder Head

  • Surface Flatness - Engine Block Deck

0.10 mm

0.004 in

  • Surface Flatness - Exhaust Manifold Deck

0.05 mm

0.002 in

  • Surface Flatness - Intake Manifold Deck

0.10 mm

0.004 in

Exhaust Manifold

  • Surface Flatness - Flange to Flange

0.25 mm

0.010 in

  • Surface Flatness - Individual Flange

0.05 mm

0.002 in

Piston

  • Piston Bore Clearance - Production

0.018-0.061 mm

0.0007-0.0024 in

  • Piston Bore Clearance - Service

0.018-0.068 mm

0.0007-0.0026 in

Piston Pin

  • Clearance in Piston - Production

0.010-0.020 mm

0.0004-0.0008 in

  • Clearance in Piston - Service

0.013-0.025 mm

0.0005-0.0010 in

  • Diameter

23.545-23.548 mm

0.9270-0.9271 in

  • Interference Fit in Connecting Rod

0.012-0.050 mm

0.0004-0.0019 in

Piston Rings - End Gap Measured in Cylinder Bore

  • Piston Compression Ring Gap - Production - Top Groove

0.25-0.51 mm

0.010-0.020 in

  • Piston Compression Ring Gap - Production - 2nd Groove

0.46-0.66 mm

0.018-0.026 in

  • Piston Compression Ring Gap - Service - Top Groove

0.25-0.65 mm

0.010-0.025 in

  • Piston Compression Ring Gap - Service - 2nd Groove

0.46-0.90 mm

0.018-0.035 in

  • Piston Compression Ring Groove Clearance - Production - Top Groove

0.030-0.070 mm

0.0012-0.0027 in

  • Piston Compression Ring Groove Clearance - Production - 2nd Groove

0.030-0.074 mm

0.0012-0.003 in

  • Piston Compression Ring Groove Clearance - Service Limit - Top Groove

0.030-0.090 mm

0.0012-0.0035 in

  • Piston Compression Ring Groove Clearance - Service Limit - 2nd Groove

0.030-0.090 mm

0.0012-0.0040 in

  • Piston Oil Ring Gap - Production

0.25-0.76 mm

0.010-0.030 in

  • Piston Oil Ring Gap - Service

0.25-0.89 mm

0.010-0.035 in

  • Piston Oil Ring Groove Clearance - Production

0.051-0.203 mm

0.002-0.008 in

  • Piston Oil Ring Groove Clearance - Service

0.051-0.22 mm

0.002-0.009 in

Valve System

  • Valve Face Angle

45 degrees

  • Valve Head Edge Margin

0.79 mm - Minimum

0.031 in - Minimum

  • Valve Lash

Rotate the Valve Rocker Arm Nut Clockwise 360 degrees from Zero Lash

  • Valve Lifter

Hydraulic Roller

  • Valve Rocker Arm Ratio

1.5:1

  • Valve Seat Angle

46 degrees

  • Valve Seat Runout

0.05 mm - Maximum

0.002 in - Maximum

  • Valve Seat Width - Exhaust

1.65-2.49 mm

0.065-0.098 in

  • Valve Seat Width - Intake

1.14-1.78 mm

0.045-0.070 in

  • Valve Spring Free Length

51.3 mm

2.02 in

  • Valve Spring Installed Height - Exhaust

42.92-43.43 mm

1.67-1.70 in

  • Valve Spring Installed Height - Intake

42.92-43.43 mm

1.67-1.70 in

  • Valve Spring Pressure - Closed

338-374 N at 43.2 mm

76-84 lb at 1.70 in

  • Valve Spring Pressure - Open

832-903 N at 32.3 mm

187-203 lb at 1.27 in

  • Valve Stem Clearance - Exhaust - Production

0.025-0.069 mm

0.0010-0.0027 in

  • Valve Stem Clearance - Intake - Production

0.025-0.069 mm

0.0010-0.0027 in

  • Valve Stem Clearance - Exhaust - Service

0.025-0.094 mm

0.0010-0.0037 in

  • Valve Stem Clearance - Intake - Service

0.025-0.094 mm

0.0010-0.0037 in

  • Valve Stem Diameter

8.661-8.679 mm

0.3410-0.3416 in

  • Valve Stem Oil Seal Installed Height - Measured from the Top of the Large Diameter Valve Guide Bevel to the Bottom of the Valve Stem Oil Seal

1-2 mm

0.03937-0.07874 in

Engine Mechanical Specifications 5.7 L

Application

Specification

Metric

English

General Data

  • Engine Type

V8

  • Displacement

5.7 L

350 CID

  • RPO - VIN Code

L31 (R)

  • Bore

101.63 mm

4.0012 in

  • Stroke

88.39 mm

3.480 in

  • Compression Ratio

9.4:1

  • Firing Order

1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

  • Spark Plug Gap

1.52 mm

0.060 in

  • Oil Pressure - Minimum at Normal Operating Temperature

42 kPa at 1,000 RPM

125 kPa at 2,000 RPM

166 kPa at 4,000 RPM

6 psig at 1,000 RPM

18 psig at 2,000 RPM

24 psig at 4,000 RPM

Camshaft

  • End Play

0.05-0.30 mm

0.002-0.012 in

  • Journal Diameter

47.440-47.490 mm

1.8677-1.8697 in

  • Journal Diameter Out-of-Round

0.025 mm - Maximum

0.0010 in - Maximum

  • Lobe Lift - Exhaust

7.20-7.30 mm

0.283-0.287 in

  • Lobe Lift - Intake

6.97-7.07 mm

0.274-0.278 in

  • Runout

0.065 mm - Maximum

0.0026 in - Maximum

Connecting Rod

  • Connecting Rod Bearing Clearance - Production

0.033-0.078 mm

0.0013-0.0031 in

  • Connecting Rod Bearing Clearance - Service

0.025-0.063 mm

0.0010-0.0025 in

  • Connecting Rod Journal Diameter

56.505-56.533 mm

2.2246-2.2257 in

  • Connecting Rod Journal Out-of-Round - Production

0.007 mm - Maximum

0.0003 in - Maximum

  • Connecting Rod Journal Out-of-Round - Service

0.025 mm - Maximum

0.0010 in - Maximum

  • Connecting Rod Journal Taper - Production

0.007 mm - Maximum

0.0003 in - Maximum

  • Connecting Rod Journal Taper - Service

0.025 mm - Maximum

0.0010 in - Maximum

  • Connecting Rod Side Clearance

0.15-0.61 mm

0.006-0.024 in

Crankshaft

  • Crankshaft Bearing Clearance - Journal #1 - Production

0.018-0.053 mm

0.0007-0.0021 in

  • Crankshaft Bearing Clearance - Journal #2, #3, and #4 - Production

0.030-0.068 mm

0.0012-0.0027 in

  • Crankshaft Bearing Clearance - Journal #5 - Production

0.020-0.060 mm

0.0008-0.0024 in

  • Crankshaft Bearing Clearance - Journal #1 - Service

0.025-0.051 mm

0.0010-0.0020 in

  • Crankshaft Bearing Clearance - Journal #2, #3, and #4 - Service

0.025-0.064 mm

0.0010-0.0025 in

  • Crankshaft Bearing Clearance Service - Journal #5 - Service

0.038-0.063 mm

0.0015-0.0025 in

  • Crankshaft End Play

0.05-0.20 mm

0.002-0.008 in

  • Crankshaft Journal Diameter - Journal #1

62.189-62.212 mm

2.4484-2.4493 in

  • Crankshaft Journal Diameter - Journal #2, #3, and #4

62.181-62.207 mm

2.4481-2.4491 in

  • Crankshaft Journal Diameter - Journal #5

62.185-62.207 mm

2.4482-2.4491 in

  • Crankshaft Journal Out-of-Round - Production

0.005 mm - Maximum

0.0002 in - Maximum

  • Crankshaft Journal Out-of-Round - Service

0.025 mm - Maximum

0.0010 in - Maximum

  • Crankshaft Journal Taper - Production

0.005 mm - Maximum

0.0002 in - Maximum

  • Crankshaft Journal Taper - Service

0.025 mm - Maximum

0.0010 in - Maximum

  • Crankshaft Runout at Rear Flange

0.038 mm

0.0015 in

Cylinder Bore

  • Diameter

101.618-101.643 mm

4.0007-4.0017 in

  • Out-of-Round - Production

0.025 mm

0.0010 in

  • Out-of-Round - Service

0.05 mm

0.002 in

  • Taper - Production - Relief Side

0.025 mm

0.0010 in

  • Taper - Production - Thrust Side

0.012 mm

0.0005 in

  • Taper - Service Limit

0.025 mm

0.0010 in

Cylinder Head

  • Surface Flatness - Engine Block Deck

0.10 mm

0.004 in

  • Surface Flatness - Exhaust Manifold Deck

0.05 mm

0.002 in

  • Surface Flatness - Intake Manifold Deck

0.10 mm

0.004 in

Exhaust Manifold

  • Surface Flatness - Flange to Flange

0.25 mm

0.010 in

  • Surface Flatness - Individual Flange

0.05 mm

0.002 in

Piston

  • Piston Bore Clearance - Production

0.018-0.053 mm

0.0007-0.002 in

  • Piston Bore Clearance - Service

0.018-0.061 mm

0.0007-0.0024 in

Piston Pin

  • Clearance in Piston - Production

0.013-0.023 mm

0.0005-0.0009 in

  • Clearance in Piston - Service

0.013-0.025 mm

0.0005-0.0010 in

  • Diameter

23.545-23.548 mm

0.9270-0.9271 in

  • Interference Fit in Connecting Rod

0.012-0.050 mm

0.0004-0.0019 in

Piston Rings - End Gap Measured in Cylinder Bore

  • Piston Compression Ring Gap - Production - Top Groove

0.25-0.40 mm

0.098-0.015 in

  • Piston Compression Ring Gap - Production - 2nd Groove

0.038-0.058 mm

0.0015-0.003 in

  • Piston Compression Ring Gap - Service - Top Groove

0.25-0.50 mm

0.009-0.019 in

  • Piston Compression Ring Gap - Service - 2nd Groove

0.46-0.80 mm

0.018-0.031 in

  • Piston Compression Ring Groove Clearance - Production - Top Groove

0.030-0.070 mm

0.0012-0.0027 in

  • Piston Compression Ring Groove Clearance - Production - 2nd Groove

0.038-0.080 mm

0.0015-0.003 in

  • Piston Compression Ring Groove Clearance - Service Limit - Top Groove

0.030-0.090 mm

0.0012-0.0035 in

  • Piston Compression Ring Groove Clearance - Service Limit - 2nd Groove

0.040-0.100 mm

0.0015-0.0040 in

  • Piston Oil Ring Gap - Production

0.25-0.76 mm

0.009-0.029 in

  • Piston Oil Ring Gap - Service

0.25-0.90 mm

0.009-0.035 in

  • Piston Oil Ring Groove Clearance - Production

0.046-0.196 mm

0.0018-0.0077 in

  • Piston Oil Ring Groove Clearance - Service

0.046-0.200 mm

0.0018-0.0079 in

Valve System

  • Valve Face Angle

45 degrees

  • Valve Head Edge Margin

0.79 mm - Minimum

0.031 in - Minimum

  • Valve Lash

Rotate the Valve Rocker Arm Nut Clockwise 360 degrees from Zero Lash

  • Valve Lifter

Hydraulic Roller

  • Valve Rocker Arm Ratio

1.5:1

  • Valve Seat Angle

46 degrees

  • Valve Seat Runout

0.05 mm - Maximum

0.002 in - Maximum

  • Valve Seat Width - Exhaust - Heavy Duty

1.50-2.56 mm

0.059-0.101 in

  • Valve Seat Width - Exhaust - Light Duty

1.65-2.49 mm

0.065-0.098 in

  • Valve Seat Width - Intake

1.02-1.65 mm

0.040-0.065 in

  • Valve Spring Free Length

51.3 mm

2.02 in

  • Valve Spring Installed Height - Exhaust

42.92-43.43 mm

1.67-1.70 in

  • Valve Spring Installed Height - Intake

42.92-43.43 mm

1.67-1.70 in

  • Valve Spring Pressure - Closed

338-374 N at 43.2 mm

76-84 lb at 1.70 in

  • Valve Spring Pressure - Open

832-903 N at 32.3 mm

187-203 lb at 1.27 in

  • Valve Stem Clearance - Exhaust - Production

0.025-0.069 mm

0.0010-0.0027 in

  • Valve Stem Clearance - Intake - Production

0.025-0.069 mm

0.0010-0.0027 in

  • Valve Stem Clearance - Exhaust - Service

0.025-0.094 mm

0.0010-0.0037 in

  • Valve Stem Clearance - Intake - Service

0.025-0.094 mm

0.0010-0.0037 in

  • Valve Stem Diameter

8.661-8.679 mm

0.3410-0.3416 in

  • Valve Stem Oil Seal Installed Height - Measured from the Top of the Large Valve Guide Bevel to the Bottom of the Valve Stem Oil Seal

1-2 mm

0.03937-0.07874 in