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Ford PERFORMANCE M-6007-X2302E Manual

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M-6007-X2302E
Crate Engine
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NO PART OF THIS DOCUMENT MAY BE REPRODUCED WITHOUT PRIOR AGREEMENT AND WRITTEN PERMISSION OF
FORD PERFORMANCE PARTS.
M-6007-X2302E
Engine Manual
Factory Ford shop manuals are available from Helm Publications, 1-800-782-4356
Techline 1-800-367-3788
Page 1 of 25
IS-1850-0632

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  • Page 1 Crate Engine GUIDE NO PART OF THIS DOCUMENT MAY BE REPRODUCED WITHOUT PRIOR AGREEMENT AND WRITTEN PERMISSION OF FORD PERFORMANCE PARTS. M-6007-X2302E Engine Manual Factory Ford shop manuals are available from Helm Publications, 1-800-782-4356 Techline 1-800-367-3788 Page 1 of 25 IS-1850-0632...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

     Fuel Delivery  Cooling system  Flywheel, Converter and Transmission o Bell Housing Alignment  Headers  Notes  Quick Info  Basic Specifications Factory Ford shop manuals are available from Helm Publications, 1-800-782-4356 Techline 1-800-367-3788 Page 2 of 25 IS-1850-0632...
  • Page 3 Ford Performance warrants for 24 months or 24,000 miles / 40,000 kilometres, whichever occurs first subsequent to the original retail purchase, that it will repair or replace, at its option, any Ford Performance engine part that, after inspection, is found to have failed due to a defect in factory supplied material or workmanship. Ford Performance may use new or remanufactured parts for replacement.
  • Page 4 Proof of proper maintenance is the owner’s responsibility. Keep all maintenance receipts and be prepared to make them available. To obtain warranty repair or replacement, please contact the Ford Performance Tech Line at 1-800-367-3788, fwrnty@ford.com or P.O. Box 490, Dearborn, MI 48121...
  • Page 5 NO PART OF THIS DOCUMENT MAY BE REPRODUCED WITHOUT PRIOR AGREEMENT AND WRITTEN PERMISSION OF FORD PERFORMANCE PARTS. INTAKE MANIFOLD INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR FORD PERFORMANCE CRATE LONG BLOCKS FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN INPROPER ENGINE PERFORMANCE OR ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO: ...
  • Page 6 Check port and gasket alignment to intake manifold and cylinder head. Some aftermarket intake manifolds do not match Ford Performance cylinder heads. Position the gasket on the manifold where the locating tabs (beneath the water cross over holes) will contact the head gaskets.
  • Page 7 If the gap is less than .040” the end rails of the manifold will need to be machined. This can be checked with a scale or feeler gauges. Factory Ford shop manuals are available from Helm Publications, 1-800-782-4356 Techline 1-800-367-3788...
  • Page 8 Measure thread engagement from intake manifold to bottom of flat washer. STEP 8: Apply surface cleaner to a lint free cloth or paper towel, clean all gasket surfaces, manifold and block end rails. Factory Ford shop manuals are available from Helm Publications, 1-800-782-4356 Techline 1-800-367-3788 Page 8 of 25 IS-1850-0632...
  • Page 9 Within a few minutes, the surfaces will start to dry and become tacky. Carefully place the gaskets on the head surface aligning ports and bolt holes. Factory Ford shop manuals are available from Helm Publications, 1-800-782-4356 Techline 1-800-367-3788...
  • Page 10 EGR passage (no EGR passage on our example) the block-off is used. STEP 12: Rub an initial thin layer of silicone onto the end rails of the intake manifold and block. Factory Ford shop manuals are available from Helm Publications, 1-800-782-4356 Techline 1-800-367-3788...
  • Page 11 Apply a thick layer of silicone onto the end rails of the block, be sure to apply in corners. STEP 14: Apply a thin layer of silicone around the water openings (4 places). STEP 15: Set intake manifold on engine. Factory Ford shop manuals are available from Helm Publications, 1-800-782-4356 Techline 1-800-367-3788 Page 11 of 25...
  • Page 12 Note: Repeat step 2 several times until bolt torque is stabilized  Re-torque after 10 engine heat cycles – completely cold to full operating temperature Factory Ford shop manuals are available from Helm Publications, 1-800-782-4356 Techline 1-800-367-3788 Page 12 of 25...
  • Page 13 Flywheel Bolts (note threads have required sealer pre applied) M-9439-A50 Intake gasket (included) *Oil pressure fitting in the left front block is ½ pipe thread, 40 lb*ft. torque max. Factory Ford shop manuals are available from Helm Publications, 1-800-782-4356 Techline 1-800-367-3788 Page 13 of 25 IS-1850-0632...

  • Page 14: Engine Installation And Tuning Tips

    Prime until oil comes up through the rocker arms. This may require rotation of the crankshaft to obtain oil flow through all the rocker arms. STEP 7: Look for external oil leaks. Factory Ford shop manuals are available from Helm Publications, 1-800-782-4356 Techline 1-800-367-3788 Page 14 of 25 IS-1850-0632...
  • Page 15 Poorly designed oil filters can cause a restriction.  Many oil systems only flow one way. Connecting the remote oil filter or oil cooler lines backwards can cause engine damage/failure. Factory Ford shop manuals are available from Helm Publications, 1-800-782-4356 Techline 1-800-367-3788 Page 15 of 25 IS-1850-0632...

  • Page 16: Engine Oil

     Improper timing can damage pistons, rod bearings, head gaskets, and many other engine parts.  Typical total mechanical advance timing at 4000 rpm for Ford Performance crate engines: 5.0L - 34° BTDC. DISTRIBUTOR GEAR INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS: The M-6007-X2302E comes with a billet steel hydraulic roller camshaft. Steel distributor gear required.
  • Page 17 EFI distributors have a longer shaft below the gear. Running an high volume oil pump with production bearing clearances can cause excessive oil pressure and possible premature distributor gear wear. Factory Ford shop manuals are available from Helm Publications, 1-800-782-4356 Techline 1-800-367-3788 Page 17 of 25...

  • Page 18: Distributor Installation

    "TIME" Engine will have yellow paint mark where timing was set at engine run Factory Ford shop manuals are available from Helm Publications, 1-800-782-4356 Techline 1-800-367-3788 Page 18 of 25 IS-1850-0632...
  • Page 19 (vapor lock). Mount the pump in the tank or in a location so that it is gravity fed. Factory Ford shop manuals are available from Helm Publications, 1-800-782-4356 Techline 1-800-367-3788...

  • Page 20: Fuel Delivery

    Input shaft length too short will not have enough engagement. Improperly installing the torque converter can force the crank forward damaging the engine thrust bearing. This is Factory Ford shop manuals are available from Helm Publications, 1-800-782-4356 Techline 1-800-367-3788...
  • Page 21 Maximum out of concentricity is .015. If the bore runout is out of spec., install appropriate offset dowels. Offset alignment dowels are available from Lakewood. .007 PN 15950 .014 PN 15960 .021 PN 15970 Factory Ford shop manuals are available from Helm Publications, 1-800-782-4356 Techline 1-800-367-3788 Page 21 of 25 IS-1850-0632...
  • Page 22 Select a distributor with a steel distributor gear. The M-6007-X2302E requires the use of a steel gear. Measure the height of the gear according to the instructions. HEADERS The horsepower numbers shown for the Ford Performance engines were obtained using long tube headers. Factory Ford shop manuals are available from Helm Publications, 1-800-782-4356 Techline 1-800-367-3788...

  • Page 23: Quick Info

     Forged steel crankshaft  Rear sump pan fits most Fox body cars  Ford Performance aluminum GT-40 "X2" cylinder heads M-6049-X2 with 1.94" intake valves and 1.54" exhaust valves  Roller rocker arms  Does not include intake manifold or distributor (MSD distributor part no: M8598 recommended for carbureted applications) ...
  • Page 24 Piston ring end gap .020 top/.018 second (+/-.002) Crank end float .004-.008 Valve spring installed height 1.800-1.820 (145 lb. +/- 6) Coil bind 1.115 solid height Factory Ford shop manuals are available from Helm Publications, 1-800-782-4356 Techline 1-800-367-3788 Page 24 of 25 IS-1850-0632...
  • Page 25 NO PART OF THIS DOCUMENT MAY BE REPRODUCED WITHOUT PRIOR AGREEMENT AND WRITTEN PERMISSION OF FORD PERFORMANCE PARTS. Intake valve guide clearance .0012-.0024 Exhaust valve guide clearance .0016-.0028 Factory Ford shop manuals are available from Helm Publications, 1-800-782-4356 Techline 1-800-367-3788 Page 25 of 25 IS-1850-0632...

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