Oil Pump

1999 Ford Taurus V8-3.4L VIN N SHOSECTION Oil Pump
Relief Valve Spring Tension 52.5 at 1 Pound Force At Inch (lbf @ in)
Relief Valve to Bore Clearance 0.0020 - 0.0036 Inch (in)
Outer and Inner Rotor Tip Clearance 0.0024 - 0.0094 Inch (in)
Rotor to Housing Side Clearance 0.0012 - 0.0036 Inch (in)
Outer Rotor to Housing Radial Clearance 0.0039 - 0.0069 Inch (in)
Inner Rotor Shaft to Housing Clearance 0.0012 - 0.0037 Inch (in)
Oil Pump to Cylinder Block Bolts 80 - 115 Inch Pound-Force (in.lb)
RENDER: 1.0x

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