Thunderbird V6-232 3.8L SC (1989)
Throttle Position Sensor: Mechanical Specifications
IDLE SPEED
Automatic Transmission ................................................................................................................................................................................. 550-650 RPM
Manual Transmission ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 700-800 RPM
TORQUE VALUES
Air Bypass Valve to Throttle Body ......................................................................................................................................................... 87 lb. in. (10 N-m)
Air Supply Tube Clamps ........................................................................................................................................................................ 19 lb. in. (2.2 N-m)
Fuel Pressure Regulator to Fuel Rail Assembly .......................................................................................................................................... 4 lb. in. (4 N-m)
Fuel Rail Assembly to Intake Manifold ................................................................................................................................................... 87 lb. in. (10 N-m)
Intake Elbow Bolts ................................................................................................................................................................................. 6-9 lb-ft (8-13 Nm)
Intercooler Outlet Tube to Bracket Bolt ......................................................................................................................................... 30-40 lb-ft (40-55 N-m)
Intercooler Outlet Tube Bracket (to cylinder block) Stud ................................................................................................................ 17-88 lb-in (2-10 N-m)
Intercooler Outlet Tube Bracket (to cylinder block) Bolt ............................................................................................................... 52-70 lb-ft (70-95 N-m)
Intercooler Outlet Tube Bracket (to cylinder block) Nut ................................................................................................................ 15-22 lb-ft (20-30 N-m)
Intercooler Retaining (to radiator airboot) Screw and Washer Assy. ...................................................................................................... 3-5 lb-ft (4-6 N-m)
Intercooler Tube Retaining Nuts ..................................................................................................................................................... 15-22 lb-ft (20-30 N-m)
Lower Intake Manifold to Head...................................................................................................................................................................23 lb. ft. (32 N-m)
Throttle Body Assembly Retaining Nuts ......................................................................................................................................... 15-22 lb-ft (20-30 N-m)
Throttle Body to Upper Intake Manifold.....................................................................................................................................................19 lb. ft. (25 N-m)
Throttle Cable Bracket to Manifold.............................................................................................................................................................13 lb. ft. (17 N-m)
Throttle Position Sensor to Throttle Body.................................................................................................................................................14 lb. in. (1.5 N-m)
Supercharger Retaining Bolts - 8mm ............................................................................................................................................. 15-22 lb-ft (20-30 N-m)
Supercharger Retaining Bolts - 12mm .......................................................................................................................................... 52-70 lb-ft (70-95 N-m)
Supercharger Outlet Adapter Bolts/Stud ......................................................................................................................................... 15-22 lb-ft (20-30 N-m)
Supercharger Adapter Collar Nut .......................................................................................................................................................... 148 lb-ft (200 N-m)
Upper Intake Manifold to Lower Intake Manifold Bolts ......................................................................................................................... 24 lb. ft. (32 N-m)
Worm Gear Clamp ...................................................................................................................................................................... 15-25 lb. in. (1.7-2.8 N-m)