Cat 259B3 Engine Torque Specifications

Values are in foot pounds, Ft Lbs,

Main Crankshaft Bearing Cap Bolts 72 - 80

Flywheel Bolts ( for crankshaft with 6 flywheel bolts and 2 dowel pins ) 57.9 - 65.1

Front Crankshaft Pully 354 - 369

Oil Pump Gear 21.0 - 28.2

Connecting Rod Cap Bolt 36.2 - 43.4

Cylinder Head Bolts 83 - 90
Rocker Cover Bolts 7.23 - 9.40
Rocker Shaft Brackets 7.23 - 14.50

Camshaft Thrust Plate 7.23 - 9.40

Front Timing Gear Plate to Block 7.23 - 9.40

Front Timing Gear Case 7.23 - 9.40

Timing Idler Gear Thrust Plate 21.7 - 28.9

Oil Pan Bolts for press stamped oil pan 7.23 - 9.40

Flywheel Housing / Rear Plate 39.8 - 48.5

Oil Pan Drain Plug M14 size 25.3 - 32.5

Oil Pan Drain Plug M20 size 54.2 - 61.5

Fuel Injector Retainer Bolt 14.5 - 17.4

Fuel Injector Lines 19.5 - 23.9

Fuel Injection Pump Delivery Valve Holders 25.3 - 28.9

Fuel Injection Pump Drive Gear 56.4 - 63.7

Glow Plug tightening to head 14.5 - 21.7

Glow Plug wire terminal connection nut 0.72 - 1.08

Exhaust Manifold Bolt ( no spacer ) 20.3 - 24.6

Exhaust Manifold Bolt ( with spacer ) 10.8 - 15.9

Oil Pressure Relief Valve 32.5 - 39.8

Water Temperature Switch, Thermoswitch 15.2 - 18.1

Safety Valve or plug 47.0 - 54.2

Coolant drain plug 26.0 - 31.8

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Note: These newer Cat C3.4 DIT Series 2 engines and Cat C3.4 DIT Series 3 engines can have different pistons, compression ratios, different crankshafts, and different internal parts than the older 3044 and C3.4 engine. Please provide your serial number to determine the correct parts for your engine.

Cat 259B3 Engine Parts
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Cat 259B3 Engine Torque Specifications