Ford Thunderbird Manual page 80

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IN-VEHICLE SERVICE (Continued)
4. Using a sharp chisel or punch and hammer, cut a
hole in center of camshaft rear bearing cover
{6266).
Remove camshaft rear bearing cover using
5.
Impact Slide Hammer T59L- 1 0Q-B or
T50T- 1 0Q-A. The camshaft rear bearing cover
can also be pried from bore using a large punch.
Use care to prevent damage to camshaft rear
bearing cover bore.
Installation
1 . NOTE: Prior to installing a camshaft rear bearing
cover, the camshaft rear bearing cover bore
should be inspected for any damage that would
interfere with proper sealing of the camshaft rear
bearing cover. If the bore is damaged, it will be
necessary to true the surface by boring for the
next specified oversize camshaft rear bearing
cover. Oversize camshaft rear bearing covers
are identified by the OS stamped in the flat
located on cup side of camshaft rear bearing
cover.
NOTE: Apply a light coating of Perfect-Seal
Sealing Compound B5A- 1 9554-A or equivalent
meeting Ford specifications ESR-M 1 8P2-A and
ESE-M4G 1 1 5-A to seal camshaft rear bearing
cover before installation.
Install camshaft rear bearing cover using suitable
driver.
2. Install engine rear plate.
3. Install flywheel as described.
4. Install transmission. Refer to Section 07 -o 1 .
Oil Bypass Filter
Removal
1 . Raise vehicle on hoist. Refer to Section OO-Q2.
2. Position drain pan beneath engine oil pan {6675).
3. Remove oil pan drain plug and drain.
4. Remove oil bypass filter {67 1 4).
Installation
1 . Install oil pan drain plug. lighten to 20-34
N·m{1 5-25 1b-ft).
Engine, 3.8L
2. lubricate oil bypass filter gasket with Engine
Assembly lubricant D9AZ- 1 9579-D or equivalent
meeting Ford specification ESR-M99C80.
3. Thread oil bypass filter onto adapter until gasket
contacts cylinder blocks {60 10) and then
advance oil bypass filter an additional one-half
turn.
4. lower vehicle.
5. Refill crankcase to proper level with clean engine
oil meeting Ford specification WS8-M2C 1 53-F.
6. Start engine and check for leaks.
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Oil Level ndi
Removal
1 . Remove oil level dipstick {6750) from oil level
indicator tube {6754).
2. Remove oil level indicator tube retaining nut from
lH exhaust manifold stud.
Remove oil level indicator tube from cylinder
3.
blocks {601 0).
Installation
1 . NOTE: Prior to applying sealer, clean oil level
indicator tube and cylinder block sealing surfaces
with Metal Surface Cleaner F4AZ - 1 9A536-RA or
equivalent meeting Ford specification
WSE-M58392-A to remove all residues that may
interfere with the sealer's ability to adhere.
Apply a 3 mm {0. 1 25 inch) bead of Silicone
Rubber D6AZ -1 9562-BA or AA or equivalent
meeting Ford specifications ESB-M4G92-A and
ESE-M4G 1 95-A to oil level indicator tube where
oil level indicator tube mates with cylinder blocks.
2. Install oil level indicator tube into cylinder blocks.
3. Install oil level indicator tube bracket onto lH
intake manifold stud. Install and tighten oil level
indicator tube retaining nut to 2Q-30 N·m { 1 5-22
lb-ft).
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