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AMC 150ci/2.46L I4 Engine

This is the AMC four cylinder gasoline engine that is so common in Jeep vehicles, starting about 1984. This should not be confused with the GM/Pontiac 2.5L/151ci "Iron Duke" engine, used in CJ's from 1980 to 1983 or so. These engines share no common parts, and internal specifications differ significantly.

Unless otherwise noted, all specifications are from official MOPAR Literature - either Factory Service Manuals, or from MOPAR's Jeep Engines manual.

Bolt Item Bolt Size "Install to" torque "Service Check" torque
Alternator Pivot Bolt --- 28 pound-feet 20-35 pound-feet
Alternator Adjusment Bolt --- 18 pound-feet 15-20 pound-feet
Alternator Mounting Bracket to Engine Block --- 28 pound-feet 23-30 pound-feet
Alternator Mounting Bracket to Cylinder Head --- 33 pound-feet 30-35 pound-feet
Engine Block Heater Nut --- 16 pound-inches 14-19 pound-inches
Carburettor/Throttle Body Holddown Nuts --- 14 pound-feet 12-20 pound-feet
Coil Bracket to Body Screws --- 85 pound-inches 60-90 pound-inches
Connecting Rod Bolt Nuts --- 33 pound-feet 30-35 pound-feet
Cylinder Head --- 85 pound-feet 80-90 pound-feet
Valve Cover --- 70 pound-inches 45-75 pound-inches
Crankshaft Pully to Harmonic Damper --- 20 pound-feet 15-25 pound-feet
Bellhousing to Engine --- 55 pound-feet 48-62 pound-feet
Differential Housing to Left Engine Mount --- 40 pound-feet 35-50 pound-feet
Dipstick Tube Bracket to Engine Block --- 14 pound-feet 10-18 pound-feet
Distributor Holddown Clamp --- 13 pound-feet 10-20 pound-feet
EGR Valve Tube Nuts --- 30 pound-feet 25-35 pound-feet
EGR Valve Mounting --- 13 pound-feet 9-18 pound-feet
Exhaust Manifold --- 32 pound-feet 18-28 pound-feet
Exhuast Manifold to Downpipe --- 17 pound-feet 15-19 pound-feet
Viscous Fan Clutch to Idler Pully --- 18 pound-feet 12-25 pound-feet
Flywheel to Crankshaft --- 50 pound-feet + 1/6-turn N/L
Front Support Bracket to Cylinder Block --- 45 pound-feet 40-50 pound-feet
Front Support Cushion to Bracket --- 33 pound-feet 27-38 pound-feet
Front Support Cushion to Crossmember --- 37 pound-feet 30-45 pound-feet
Intake Manifold Coolant Fittings --- 20 pound-feet 15-25 pound-feet
Intake Manifold Heater Screws --- 7 pound-feet 5-9 pound-feet
Intake Manifold --- 23 pound-feet 18-28 pound-feet
Crankshaft Main Bearing Caps --- 80 pound-feet 70-85 pound-feet
Oil Level Sensor --- 25 pound-feet 20-30 pound-feet
Oil SUmp Drain Plug --- 25 pound-feet 20-30 pound-feet
Oil Sump Pan Screws 1/4"-20 x 3/4" 7 pound-feet 5-11 pound-feet
Oil Sump Pan Screws 5/16"-18 x 3/4 11 pound-feet 9-15 pound-feet
Oil Pump Cover --- 70 pound-inches 60-100 pound-inches
Oil Pump Attaching Screw, Short --- 10 pound-feet 8-13 pound-feet
Oil Pump Attaching Screw, Long --- 17 pound-feet 12-20 pound-feet
Power Steering Pump Adapter Screw --- 23 pound-feet 18-28 pound-feet
Power Steering Pump Bracket Screw --- 43 pound-feet 37-47 pound-feet
Power Steering Pump Mounting Screw --- 28 pound-feet 25-35 pound-feet
Power Steering Pump Pressure Hose Nut --- 38 pound-feet 30-45 pound-feet
Power Steering Pump Pully Nut --- 58 pound-feet 40-65 pound-feet
Rocker Arm Assembly Bolt --- 19 pound-feet 16-26 pound-feet
Spark Plugs Special 27 pound-feet 22-33 pound-feet
Start Motor Mounting Bolts --- 33 pound-feet 28-38 pound-feet
Tensioner Bracket to Cylinder Block Bolt --- 14 pound-feet 10-18 pound-feet
Timing Cover to Engine Block Screws --- 5 pound-feet 4-9 pound-feet
Timing Cover to Engine Block Studs --- 16 pound-feet 13-19 pound-feet
Flexplate to Crankshaft Bolts --- 40 pound-feet + 1/6-turn N/L
Thermostat Housing Bolts --- 13 pound-feet 10-18 pound-feet
Harmonic Damper Bolt --- 80 pound-feet (lube with Engine Oil) 70-100 pound-feet
Water Pump Bolt --- 13 pound-feet 10-18 pound-feet