Ford 7.3L Head Studs

Use Dieselsite 7.3L Head Studs on the following vehicles:

1994-2003 Ford F-Series Trucks with 7.3 Liter Powerstroke Diesel Engine

Ford E-Series Vans with 7.3 Liter Powerstroke Diesel Engine

Ford Excursion w/ 7.3 Liter Powerstroke Diesel Engine

Includes the following Dieselsite Pieces:

28 Long Head Studs

8 Short Head Studs
36 12-point nuts

36 Hardened Washers

1 Container of Fastener Assembly Lubricant

• 1. Inspect all hardware prior to installation. Look for defects or shipping damages, plus proper fit, length and dimension.
• 2. To ensure proper thread engagement and accurate torque readings, clean ALL threads in the block. Chase if necessary with a Thread Chaser.
• 3. Screw head studs into the block “HAND TIGHT ONLY” Use Allen key drive only to get stud past small restriction in the threads.

• Rated at 220,000 psi tensile strength
• Following the manufacturers recommended torque sequence tighten the nuts in three equal steps to the following using Dieselsite Fastener Assembly Lubricant on studs, washers and nuts.

•   Step 1- Torque to 45 Ft/Lbs using Sequence 1 below
• Step 2- Torque to 90 Ft/Lbs using Sequence 1 below
• Step 3- Torque to 125 Ft/Lbs using Sequence 2 below