Detroit Diesel — Installation of Pressure Sensor
Maintenance · ATD Pressure Sensor
From a Detroit Diesel service manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.
Procedure
- Position pressure sensor assembly on flange and ensure that heat shield is in proper orientation. Secure assembly with bulkhead nut; torque to 20-25 Nm (15-18 lb ft).
- Make electrical connection and slide white locking tab into lock position.
- Place pressure line in position and secure with two tubing nuts: torque to 15-17 Nm (11-13 lb ft).
- Slide boot over electrical connection.
Tools required
- Torque wrench Amazon
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Specs & values
- Bulkhead nut: 20-25 FridayParts $42.95 Nm (15-18 lb ft)
- Tubing nuts: 15-17 Nm (11-13 FridayParts $27.79 lb ft)
Source: Detroit Diesel service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.