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SUBJECT: DODGE CUMMINS 5.9L & 6.7L CYLINDER HEAD INSTALLATION February, 2021
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AND VALVE LASH ADJUSTMENT
P/N’S: FPE-61-10005 (-HD), FPE-60-10006, FPE-61-10007 (-HD), FPE-61-10008, FPE-61-10009 (-HD)
NOTE: Always reference the appropriate Cummins
factory manual for your specific engine. Variances exist
among different models of engine configurations. The
instructions below should only be considered as
guidelines for the installation.
CYLINDER HEAD INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
Street Heads (FPE-61-10005, FPE-61-10007) and Street
HD Heads (FPE-61-10005-HD, FPE-61-10007-HD, FPE-
61-10009-HD):
STEP 1: Install the cylinder head gasket. A new gasket
must be used, never re-use an old gasket.
NOTE: For 5.9L Street FPE-61-10005 and Street HD
heads FPE-61-10005-HD we recommend Cummins
3958645 head gasket.
For 5.9L VP Street FPE-61-10009 and Street HD heads
FPE-61-10009-HD we recommend the use of Cummins
3977063 head gasket.
For 6.7L Street FPE-61-10007 and Street HD heads FPE-
61-10007-HD we recommend Cummins 4932210 head
gasket.
STEP 2: Place the cylinder head on the block, properly
seat it into the dowels. Use caution when handling the
cylinder head.
STEP 3: Lubricate the threads of the head mounting
bolts with clean engine oil.
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STEP 4: Tighten the cylinder head cap screws in the
sequence illustrated.
Torque Values (stock Cummins head bolts):
Step 1 90 N-m 66 ft-lb
Step 2 90 N-m 66 ft-lb
Step 3 - Rotate
90 degrees
NOTE: The torque values above are provided for stock
Cummins bolts. The use of high-performance studs or
fasteners may require substantially higher torque
values. Reference the fastener manufactures
recommendations.
STEP 5: Install Rocker Lever Gaskets, Housing, and Valve
Cover. Torque all bolts to 24 N-m (212 in-lbs)
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CYLINDER HEAD INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
(Performance Heads Only with fire rings and fire ring
gasket FPE-61-10006, FPE-61-10008):
NOTE: The Performance Head is supplied with fire rings
and head gasket. Use only the fire rings and gasket
supplied with the head. Back
Front
STEP 1: Place the head gasket on the block
STEP 2: Orient the fire ring weld seams as shown at
right. Front and rear cylinder ring seams should face
directly outward (Front and Back). Cylinders 2-5 should
face sideward, within the lines shown in green.
STEP 3: Inspect all alignment dowels in the block. If any
are damaged, replace with Cummins P/N 3902343.
Carefully set the head onto the block, ensuring that the
head is fully seated onto the block.
STEP 4: Install studs into the block per the
manufacturers guidelines.
Using an ARP thread lubricant, such as ultra-torque,
lubricate the top side of the washer, bottom of the nut,
and threads of the studs. Install washes and nuts onto
each of the studs.
NOTE: We recommend the use of Haisley Machine L19
studs or ARP 625’s. ARP 2000 series studs are not
adequate for use in fire ring head configurations.
STEP 5: Torque in the proper sequence as shown at
right. Torque as recommended by the stud
manufacturer.
STEP 6: Install all injectors, starting the with the two
bolts that hold the injector down first, but do not
tighten them. Install the crossover torque to 39 ft-lbs.
Torque the injector hold-downs to 89 in-lbs.
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install them, making sure they are fully seated into the
tappet.
STEP 8: Lubricate the tops of the valves and re-install
the OEM rocker bridges with the indicating marks (dots)
facing the exhaust side OR install Fleece Performance
rocker bridges (FPE-BRAB-C1).
STEP 9: Lubricate the tops of the bridges and install the
rocker arm assemblies, torque OEM bolts to 27 ft-lbs.
STEP 10: Lash valves per procedure on page 5.
STEP 11: Install lower valve cover and injector harness.
NOTE: The rear of the lower valve cover will require
modification for the stud clearance. Reference ARP
instructions included with the studs.
STEP 12: Prepare to start and run the engine. This will
be performed without coolant in the system.
Start the engine and allow it to idle until the oil
temperature reaches 180F. Shut off the engine.
NOTE: Oil temperature is most easily measured using an
infrared thermometer on the oil filter housing.
STEP 13: Remove injector harness and lower valve
cover. Remove exhaust rockers.
STEP 14: Re-torque all studs. Starting at 100 ft-lbs and
increasing in 20 ft-lb increments up to 10 ft-lb below
the stud manufacturer’s hot torque spec.
STEP 15: Re-install exhaust rockers. Torque to 27 ft-lbs.
STEP 16: Re-lash valves as shown on page 5. Valve lash
will have changed due to compression of the fire rings.
STEP 17: Install lower valve cover, injector wiring, and
upper valve cover. Add clean coolant and check for
leaks.
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VALVE LASH PROCEDURE:
NOTE: To obtain accurate readings, valve lash measurement and adjustments should only be performed when the engine
coolant temperature is less than 60 degrees C (140 degrees F).
STEP 1: Disconnect negative battery cables
STEP 2: Remove cylinder head cover.
STEP 3: Using the crank shaft bearing tool [Fleece P/N FPE-CCBT), rotate crankshaft to align damper TDC mark to 12:00
o’clock position.
a. If both number 1 cylinder rocker levers are loose, continue to next step.
b. If both number one rocker levers are not loose, rotate crankshaft 360 degrees.
STEP 4: With the engine in this position, valve lash can be measured at the following rocker arms: Intake 1-2-4 /
Exhaust 1-3-5. Measure the valve lash by inserting a feeler gauge between the rocker arm socket and
crosshead. Refer to VALVE LASH LIMIT CHART for the correct specifications. If the measurement falls within the
limits, adjustment/resetting is not necessary. If measurement finds the lash outside of the limits, adjustment is
required.
VALVE LASH LIMIT CHART
INTAKE EXHAUST
MINIMUM 0.152 mm (0.006 in.) 0.381 mm (0.015 in.)
MAXIMUM 0.381 mm (0.015 in.) 0.762 mm (0.030 in.)
NOTE: If measured valve lash falls within these specifications, no adjustment is necessary. Engine operation within these
ranges has no adverse effect on performance, emissions, fuel economy or level of engine noise.
STEP 5: If adjustment is required, loosen the lock nut on the rocker arms and turn the adjusting screw until the desired
lash is obtained:
-Intake 0.254 mm (0.010 in.)
-Exhaust 0.508 mm (0.020 in.) Tighten the lock nut to 24 N.m (212 in-lbs) and recheck the valve lash.
STEP 6: Using the crankshaft barring tool, rotate the crankshaft one revolution to align the damper TDC mark to the
12:00 o’clock position.
STEP 7: With the engine in this position, valve lash can be measured at the remaining rocker arms: Intake 3-5-6 /
Exhaust 2-4-6. Use the same method as above for determining whether adjustment is necessary, and adjust
those that are found to be outside of the limits.
STEP 8: Install the cylinder head cover.
STEP 9: Connect the negative battery cables.
