Ford F100 1959 Shop Manual page 99

PART
1-4-SUPER DUTY
V -8
ENGINES
BEARING INSERTS
RETAINER~
RETAINER~
1-95
TO'
COMPRESSION
RING
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171$.A
FIG.
45-Pi slon, Conn ecting Rod, and Related Parts
the end play is less than the minimum
limit, inspect the thrust bearing faces
for scratches, bUrrs, nicks, or dirt. If
the thrust faces are not defective or
dirty, they probably were
I10t
aligned
properly, Install the thrust bearing
and align the faces following the rec-
ommended procedure (step 4), then
recheck the end play.
6. Check the clearances of each
connecting rod bearing fe llowing the
procedure under "Connecting Rod
Bearing Replacement" in Section 8.
If the bearing clearances are satisfac-
tory, apply a light coat of engine oil
to the journals and bearings, then in-
slalllhe connecting rod caps. Tighten
all the nuts to 50-55 foo t-pounds
torque. Check the side clearance be-
tween the connecting rods on each
crankshaft journal following the pro-
cedure under "Piston and Connect-
ing Rod Installation."
7. Be sure the liming marks are
aligned, then install the crankshaft
fron t oil slinger, cylinder front cover,
engine front support, and the crank-
shaft damper. Install the flywheel,
clutch discs, and pressure plate. In-
stall the intermediate drive shaft, oil
pump, and screen assembly. Install
the oil pan. Install the water pump
and pulley. Install the air compressor
idler pulley, spacer, and drive belt.
Install and adjust the power steering
pump drive belt. Connect the alter-
nator adjusting arm to the cylinder
front cover, install and adjust the fan
belt(s), then tighten all alternator
bolts.
8. Install the engine in the chassis.
Install the fa n, shroud, and radiator.
Fill and bleed the cooling system. Fill
the crankcase with the proper grade
and quantity of engine oil. Start the
engine and adjust the ignition tim-
ing. Operate the engine at fast idle
and check for oil pressure and check
all hose connections and gaskets for
leaks.
PISTON AND CONNECTING
ROD REMOVAL
The piston and connecting rod as-
sembly is shown in Fig. 45.
1. Drain the cooliag system aad
the crankcase. Remove the air
c1e an~
cr. Remove the valve rocker arm
covers, tbe valve rocker arm shaft
assemblies. and the valve pusb rods
in sequence. Remove the intake mani-
fold assembly and the cylinder heads.
Remove the oil pan, oil pump and
pick-up tube, and tbe intermediate
drive shaft.
2. Before removing the piston as-
semblies, remove any ridge and /or
deposits from the upper end of the
cylinder bores witb tool 3036 o r its
equivalent. Move the piston to the
bottom of its travel and place a
cloth on the piston head to collect
the cUllings. Remove the cylinder
ridge following the instructions fu r-
nished by the tool manufacturer.
Never cut into the riog travel in ex-
cess of 1/32 incb wben removing
ridges. After the ridge has been re-
moved, remove the cutter from the
cylinder bore, then turn the crank-
shaft until the piston is at the top
of its stroke and carefully remove
the cloth with the cuttings.
3. Turn the crankshaft until the
connecting rod being removed is
down. Remove the nuts from the con-
necting rod bolts, then pull the cap off
the rod. Push the connecting rod and
piston assembly out the top of the
cylinder with the handle end of a
hammer. Avoid damage to tbe crank-
shaft journal or the cylinder
wall
when removing tbe piston aad rod,
4. If new piston rings are to
be
installed and the cylinder has not
PISTON STEP TO IN SIDE
Of ENGINE "V"
1695_A
FIG.
46-Connecting Rod and Piston Assembly