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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1999ECONOLINE E150 1/2 TON V6-4.2L VIN 2REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTEMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMSEXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATIONSERVICE AND REPAIR
1999 Ford Econoline E150 1/2 Ton V6-4.2L VIN 2
Exhaust Gas Recirculation: Service and Repair
1999 Ford Econoline E150 1/2 Ton V6-4.2L VIN 2SECTION Service and Repair
TORQUE MULTIPLICACATION CONVERSION
1. Record the torque value to be obtained as A.
NOTE: When using a torque wrench adapter, the distance from the torque wrench drive to the adapter drive changes the actual torque value. Apply the following formula ((A x B) / (B - C) = D) to obtain the correct torque value.
2. Measure the distance from the center of the torque wrench handgrip to the center of the torque wrench drive. Record this measurement as B.
3. Measure the distance from the center of the torque wrench adapter opening to the center of the torque wrench adapter drive. Record this measurement as C.
4. Example: multiply the torque value to be obtained A (120) by the length of the torque wrench B (12). Subtract the length of the torque wrench adapter C (2) from the length of the torque wrench B (12). Divide the product of A x B (1440) by the difference of B - C (10) to obtain the torque multiplication conversion D (144).
1. Record the torque value to be obtained as A.
NOTE: When using a torque wrench adapter, the distance from the torque wrench drive to the adapter drive changes the actual torque value. Apply the following formula ((A x B) / (B - C) = D) to obtain the correct torque value.
2. Measure the distance from the center of the torque wrench handgrip to the center of the torque wrench drive. Record this measurement as B.
3. Measure the distance from the center of the torque wrench adapter opening to the center of the torque wrench adapter drive. Record this measurement as C.
4. Example: multiply the torque value to be obtained A (120) by the length of the torque wrench B (12). Subtract the length of the torque wrench adapter C (2) from the length of the torque wrench B (12). Divide the product of A x B (1440) by the difference of B - C (10) to obtain the torque multiplication conversion D (144).
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.