Vanguard BIG BLOCK M540000, Repair Manual

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8. Install oil drain plug(s) ( C1 or C2 ) and tighten as follows:
Oil Drain Plug
Engine Plug Type Torque
Metric ( C1
in Figure 3)
240 lb-in (27.1 Nm) Horizontal and
Vertical Shaft
NPTF ( C2
in Figure 3)
128 lb-in (14.5 Nm)
Oil Guard
Equipped Engine,
Drain Plug Installed
on Crankcase
Cover
NPTF ( C2
in Figure 3)
125 lb-in (14.1 Nm)
9. Remove oil filter as follows:
A. Using a 76mm-14 Flute end cap style oil filter
wrench ( A , Figure 4) with ratchet and extension
bar, turn oil filter ( B ) in a counterclockwise direction
until loose, and then remove by hand. Do not use air
tools.
B. Clean the oil filter mount flange ( C ) of any old gasket
material.
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10. Install oil filter as follows:
A. Verify the oil filter mount flange is clean and dry.
B. Lubricate gasket of
new oil filter with a thin film of
clean engine oil ( D , Figure 5).
C. Install oil filter, and hand tighten until gasket just
contacts filter mount flange. Using a 76mm-14 Flute
end cap style oil filter wrench ( A , Figure 4) with
ratchet and extension bar, tighten oil filter to 75 lb-in
(8.5 Nm). Do not use air tools.
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11. See Figure 3. Slowly pour the recommended type of oil
into the valve cover opening. See SECTION 1 - SAFETY
AND GENERAL INFORMATION - General Information -
Oil Recommendations. DO NOT overfill.
Oil Capacity
Models Capacity
540000 78-80 oz (2.3-2.4 L)
610000 78-80 oz (2.3-2.4 L)
12. Allow a few seconds to elapse to allow oil to drain to the
crankcase.
13. Slowly insert dipstick until it bottoms in the dipstick tube.
NOTE: The most accurate oil level readings are obtained
when the engine is cold.
14. Slowly remove dipstick.
15. Verify that oil level is on the cross hatch pattern at or
near the FULL mark ( E , Figure 3).
NOTE: Observe oil level on both sides of the dipstick.
The lower level of the two readings is the correct oil level
measurement.
16. Add oil as necessary until oil level is correct.
17. Install dipstick into dipstick tube.
18. Inspect oil fill cap O-ring (
F ) for damage or signs of
deterioration. Replace if necessary.
19. Install oil fill cap into valve cover. Tighten oil fill cap
securely, but do not over-tighten.
20. Install spark plug wires onto spark plug terminals.
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