Ford Thunderbird Manual page 90

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Install crankshaft main bearings in main
d.
bearing caps and install caps. Note that caps
are numbered with triangles. Cap No. 1 is
located at the front of engine with triangle
facing front of engine.
e. Install main bearing cap retaining bolts.
CAUTION: Do not jam prybar into place.
f.
Tap into position only enough to hold
crankshaft forward while cap bolts are
tightened.
Before tightening main bearing cap retaining
bolts, wedge a large prybar between cylinder
block web and crankshaft cheek located in
front of No. 3 crankshaft main bearing.
g. Tighten main bearing cap retaining bolts in
two steps: tighten to 50 N·m (37 lb-ft), tighten
an additional 1 1 5- 1 25 degrees.
Check crankshaft end play. Refer to Section
3.
03-QO.
4. Install pistons as follows:
Install connecting rod bearings in connecting
a.
rods (6200) and connecting rod caps.
b. NOTE: Lubricate piston and cylinder walls
with Engine Assembly Lubricant
D9AZ- 1 9579-D or equivalent meeting Ford
specification ESR-M99C8Q-A before
installation.
NOTE: Scratching of crankshaft journal can
be prevented by covering connecting rod
bolts with ignition wire spark plug boots or
flexible hose.
Install pistons using Piston Ring Compressor
081 L -6002-C or equivalent. The notch in
piston dome must face the front of engine.
Engine, 3.8L
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