Installation

Timing Chain R&R:

1. Position the sprockets and timing chain on the camshaft and crankshaft simultaneously (Fig. 28). Be sure the timing marks on the sprockets are positioned as shown in Fig. 26.

2. Install the fuel pump eccentric (install the spacer on Lincoln/Mark VI, Continental, Ford/Mercury equipped with electronic fuel injection), washers and camshaft sprocket cap screw (Fig. 28). Tighten the sprocket cap screw to 54-61 Nm (40-45 lb-ft).

3. Clean the cylinder front cover, oil pan and the block gasket surfaces.

4. Install a new oil seal in the cylinder front cover.

5. Lubricate the timing chain with engine oil.

6. Coat the gasket surface of the oil pan with sealer cut and position the required sections of a new gasket on the oil pan, apply RTV sealer or equivalent at the corners. Install pan seal as required.

NOTE: Contact cement or equivalent is recommended to hold the seals and gaskets in position during assembly.

Coat the gasket surfaces of the block and cover with sealer or equivalent, and position a new gasket on the block.

7. Position the cylinder front cover on the cylinder block. Use care when installing the cover to avoid seal damage or possible gasket mis-location.

8. Install the cylinder front cover to seal alignment tool into proper position.

9. It may be necessary to force the cover downward to slightly compress the pan gasket. This operation can be facilitated by using a suitable tool at the front cover attaching hole locations.

Timing Cover Aligner:

10. Coat the threads of the attaching screws with oil resistant sealer or equivalent and install the screws. While pushing in on the alignment tool, tighten the oil pan to cover attaching screws to 12-15 Nm (9-11 lb-ft) (Fig. 29). Tighten the cover to block attaching screws to specifications. Remove the pilot.

11. Apply Ford polyethylene grease or equivalent to the oil seal rubbing surface of the vibration damper inner hub to prevent damage to the seal. Apply a coating of Ford polyethylene grease or equivalent to the front of the crankshaft for damper installation.

Crankshaft Sprocket And Damper Replacer:

12. Line up the crankshaft vibration damper keyway with the key on the crankshaft. Install the vibration damper on the crankshaft (Fig. 30). Install the capscrew and washer. Tighten the screw to 95-122 Nm (70-90 lb-ft). Install the crankshaft pulley.

13. Install the fuel pump using a new gasket. Connect the fuel pump outlet line.

14. Connect the radiator hose, heater hose and water pump by pass hose at the water pump.

15. Install all the accessory brackets which attach to the water pump. Place the water pump pulley on the water pump shaft.

16. Install the power steering pump and drive belt if so equipped. Install the alternator and drive belt. Install the air conditioner idler pulley bracket and drive belt if so equipped.

17. Position the fan shroud over the water pump pulley and install the spacer or fan drive clutch and fan. Install the shroud attaching bolts. Install the carburetor air inlet tube.

Adjust the drive belts to the specified belt tension.

18. Fill and bleed the cooling system. Operate the engine until normal operating temperatures have been reached and check for leaks.

19. Fill the crankcase with the proper grade and quantity of engine oil.

20. Fill and bleed the cooling system.

21. Operate the engine at fast idle and check for coolant and oil leaks. Check and adjust the ignition timing and engine idle speed.