F 350 4WD Pickup V8-6.9L DSL (1983)
Oil Filter: Technical Service Bulletins
Oil Filter Gasket - Oil Leak
Article No. 84-7-12
LEAK - OIL (6.9L DIESEL) - AT OIL FILTER GASKET
LIGHT TRUCKS 1983-84 E & F-SERIES
Oil leakage past the FL-784 Motorcraft oil filter gasket may be caused by insufficient tightening torque during installation.
The installation torque for FL-784 Motorcraft oil filters is higher than that of some filters. The requirements are as follows:
1.
Lightly coat sealing gasket with clean engine oil.
2.
Install oil filter until gasket contacts filter flange and tighten 1-1/4 to 2 additional turns.
The filter features a special gasket for controlled deformation. The surface with the beveled edge of the gasket must face the engine for correct
installation.
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: None
WARRANTY STATUS: "INFORMATION ONLY"
