Ford Falcon. Manual - part 163

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Engine — V8 (4V) 

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ASSEMBLY (Continued)

6.  Push the crankshaft rearward and install the

upper crankshaft thrust washer at the back of the

No. 5 main boss. Ensuring locating lug fits into

block recess.

 CAUTION: Make sure the side of the

thrust washer with three 5-mm wide oil

grooves faces the crankshaft thrust surface.

9.  Install the crankshaft lower main bearings into the

main bearing caps. Locate the main bearing cap

on the cylinder block and tap into place using a

plastic or deadblow hammer.

7.  Push the crankshaft forward and install the front

crankshaft upper thrust washer at the front of the

No. 5 main boss.

 CAUTION: Make sure the side of the

thrust washer with three 5-mm wide oil

grooves faces the crankshaft thrust surface.

8.  Install the lower crankshaft thrust washer to the

back side of the No. 5 main bearing cap, with the

oil grooves facing the crankshaft surface.

 CAUTION: Make sure the side of the

thrust washer with three 5-mm wide oil

grooves faces the rear of the engine.
NOTE: To aid in assembly apply petroleum jelly to

the back of the crankshaft thrust washer.

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ASSEMBLY (Continued)

10. Install the main bearing cap dowel pins so the flat 11. Install and tighten the new bolts in two stages:

sides face the crankshaft.

Stage 1: Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).

NOTE: Crankshaft not shown for clarity.

Stage 2: Tighten an additional 90 degrees.
NOTE: Crankshaft not shown for clarity.

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ASSEMBLY (Continued)

12. Install and tighten the new cross-mounted bolts in 14. Using the special tools, install the No. 1 and No. 6

two stages:

piston and connecting rod assemblies.

Stage 1: Tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).

Lubricate the piston and ring with clean

engine oil.

Stage 2: Tighten an additional 90 degrees.

Lubricate the rod bearings with clean engine

NOTE: Crankshaft not shown for clarity.

oil.

 CAUTION: Do not scratch the cylinder

walls or crankshaft journals with the

connecting rod.
NOTE: Make sure the piston arrow is facing

forward.

15. Seat the connecting rods on the crankshaft

journals and remove the special tools.

13. Prepare the connecting rod and caps.

Insert the bolts in the rod cap.
Insert the upper and lower rod bearings into

the rod and cap.
NOTE: Verify the connecting rods and rod

caps for correct orientation.
NOTE: Carefully tap the connecting rod bolts

in. Avoid damaging the connecting rod.

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ASSEMBLY (Continued)

19. Install and tighten the oil pump screen and cover

16. Install the rod bearing caps and tighten the bolts

spacer.

in three stages:

Stage 1: Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
Stage 2: Tighten to 45 Nm (30 lb-ft).
Stage 3: Tighten an additional 90 degrees.

 CAUTION: The rod bearing caps must

keep the same orientation as marked

during disassembly.
NOTE: The rod bearing cap bolts are

torque-to-yield. Install new bolts each time

repaired.

20. Install the oil pump screen cover and tube, and

the bolts.

 CAUTION: Make sure the O-ring is in

place and not damaged. A missing or

damaged O-ring can cause foam in the

lubrication system, low oil pressure and

severe engine damage.
NOTE: Clean and inspect the mating surfaces

and install a new O-ring. Lubricate with clean

engine oil.

17. Install the piston connecting rod assemblies 3 and

5, 4 and 7, 2 and 8, by turning the crankshaft 90

degrees and repeating the previous steps.

18. Position the oil pump and gasket and install the

bolts in the sequence shown.

21. Install the cylinder head gaskets.

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