ENGINE - V8
12-2-62 OVERHAUL
Cylinder head - overhaul
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Disassembly
1.Remove cylinder head gasket.
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cylinder head.
2.Loosen screw on tool LRT-12-034.
3.Fit tool LRT-12-034 to valve and tighten screw
to compress valve spring sufficiently to release
collets from valve spring cap.
4.Remove 2 collets and release valve spring
compressor.
5.Remove valve spring cap and valve spring.
6.Remove valve from cylinder head.
7.Remove and discard valve stem oil seal.
8.Repeat above operations for remaining valves.
9.Keep valves, springs, caps and collets in their
fitted order. Inspect
1.Clean mating faces of cylinder block and head
using suitable gasket removal spray and a
plastic scraper, ensure that bolt holes in block
are clean and dry.
CAUTION: Do not use a metal scraper or
machined surfaces may be damaged.
2.Clean cylinder head, valve springs, valves and
inlet valve guide bores. Ensure all loose
particles of carbon are removed on completion.
3.Check head and block faces for warping and
pitting. Maximum warp = 0.05 mm (0.002 in).
4.Check cylinder head height at each end of
head. Renew a head which is outside limits.
a22.94 mm (0.903 in) - New
b62.56 mm (2.463 in) - New
5.Cylinder head can be refaced to 0.50 mm (0.02
in) max. below head height.
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6.Remove carbon deposits from exhaust valve
guide using a 8.70 mm (0.34 in) diameter
reamer inserted from combustion face side of
cylinder head.
NOTE: Modified inlet valves, exhaust valves
and valve guides were fitted to 4.0 litre engines
from the following engine numbers: 55D
05678A; 56D 50788A and 97D 05505A and are
fitted to all 4.6 litre engines.
7.Modified inlet valves may be identified by
measuring the distance 'A' from the valve head
face to the top of the undercut on the valve
stem:
lEarly valves = 29.5 to 30.5 mm (1.16 to 1.20
in)
lLater valves = 32.5 to 33.5 mm (1.28 to 1.32
in)8.Modified exhaust valves may be identified as
follows:
lEarly valves 'A' – Chrome finish
lLater valves 'B' – Black nitrided finish
9.Modified valve guides are 5 mm (0.211 in)
shorter than the early type, the overall length is
now 57 mm (2.24 in); the reduction in length
being the distance the guide protrudes into the
combustion chamber side of the cylinder head.
NOTE: The modified valves and guides may be
fitted to 4.0 litre engines prior to the above
numbers in cylinder sets. Early type valves will
continue to be supplied for early 4.0 litre
engines but if valve guides are found to be
worn, the later valves and guides must be fitted.
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10.Check the following valve dimensions. Renew
valves as necessary.
lValve head diameter 'A': Inlet = 39.75 to
40.00 mm (1.56 to 1.57 in).
lValve head diameter 'A': Exhaust = 34.23 to
34.48 mm (1.35 to 1.36 in).
lValve stem diameter 'B': Inlet = 8.664 to
8.679 mm (0.341 to 0.342 in).
lValve stem diameter 'B': Exhaust – 4.0 litre
engines up to engine nos. 55D 05677A; 56D
50787A and 97D 05504A = 8.651 to 8.666
mm (0.340 to 0.341 in).
lValve stem diameter 'B': Exhaust – 4.0 litre
engines from engine nos. 55D 05678A; 56D
50788A and 97D 05505A and all 4.6 litre
engines = 8.641 to 8.656 mm (0.340 to
0.341 in)
11.Check installed height of valve.
lValve installed height, end of valve to base
of spring seat, 'C' = 44.163 to 45.288 mm
(1.741 to 1.802 in).12.Check condition of valve springs. Valve
springs must be replaced as a complete
set.
lValve spring free length = 48.30 mm (1.90
in).
lValve spring fitted length = 40.40 mm (1.59
in).
l Spring load - valve closed = 339
± 10 N (76
± 2.25 lbf).
lSpring load - valve open = 736
± 10 N (166
± 2.25 lbf).
13.Check valve stem to guide clearance using the
following procedures:
14.Insert each valve into its respective guide.
15.Extend valve head approximately 13 mm (0.6
in) out of valve seat and position a DTI gauge
to rear of valve head.
16.Move valve towards front of cylinder head and
zero DTI gauge ensuring that stylus of gauge
remains in contact with valve head.
17.Move valve towards rear of cylinder head and
record gauge reading to give valve stem to
guide clearance.
l Valve stem to guide clearance 'D': Inlet =
0.025 to 0.066 mm (0.001 to 0.002 in).
l Valve stem to guide clearance 'D': Exhaust
– 4.0 litre engines up to engine nos. 55D
05677A; 56D 50787A; 97D 05504A = 0.038
to 0.078 mm (0.0015 to 0.003 in).
lValve stem to guide clearance 'D': Exhaust
– 4.0 litre engines from engine nos. 55D
05678A; 56D 50788A; 97D 05505A and all
4.6 litre engines = 0.048 to 0.088 mm
(0.0019 to 0.0035 in).
18.Renew valve guides as necessary.
19.Using valve guide remover tool LRT-12-037
press valve guide into combustion face side of
cylinder head.
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20.Lubricate new valve guide with engine oil and
with tapered portion of guide leading, insert
guide from valve spring side of head.
Note: Service valve guides are 0.025 mm
(0.001 in) oversize on outside diameter to
ensure an interference fit.
21.Fully fit guide using tool LRT-12-039A and
distance piece tool LRT-12-208
lValve guide installed height 'A' = 15.00 mm
(0.590 in).
22.Ream valve guide to 8.70 mm (0.342 in).
23.Position cylinder head stands and mount
cylinder head on stands.
24.Check valve seat insert for pitting, burning,
cracks and wear. Replace as necessary.
Service valve seat inserts are available 0.025
mm (0.001 in) oversize on outside diameter to
ensure interference fit.
25.Remove worn valve seat.
CAUTION: Take care not to damage the
counterbore in the cylinder head when
removing valve seats.26.Heat cylinder head evenly to approximately
120
° C (250°F).
WARNING: Handle the hot cylinder head
with care.
27.Using a suitable mandrel, press new insert fully
into counterbore.
28.Allow cylinder head to air cool.
CAUTION: Renew worn valve guides and/or
valve seats before lapping the valves.
29.Recut valve seat in head and lap in valves
using fine paste.
30.Coat valve with a small quantity of engineer's
blue, insert valve and press into position
several times without rotating. Seating position
should be in centre of valve face.
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31.Check valve installed height if valve seats have
been refaced or renewed.
lValve installed height, end of valve to base
of spring seat, 'A' = 44.16 to 45.29 mm (1.74
to 1.80 in).
32.Reface valves as necessary. If a valve has to
be ground to a knife-edge to obtain a true seat,
renew valve.
33.Cut valve seats using suitable cutters:
lValve seat angle 'A' = 45
°.
lValve seat insert diameter 'B' Inlet = 36.83
mm (1.45 in).
lValve seat insert diameter 'B' Exhaust =
31.50 mm (1.24 in).
lSeating width 'C' - Inlet = 0.89 to 1.4 mm
(0.035 to 0.055 in).
lSeating width 'C' - Exhaust = 1.32 to 1.83
mm (0.052 to 0.072 in).
lAngle 'D' = 70
° .
lAngle 'E' = 46
° to 46° 25'.
lAngle 'F' = 20
° .34. Check that cutter blades are adjusted so that
middle of blade contacts area of material to be
cut. Use light pressure and only remove the
minimum of material necessary.
35.Clean valve seat and valve.
Reassembly
1.Clean spring caps, collets and valve springs.
2.Lubricate new valve stem oil seal with clean
engine oil and fit seal.
3.Lubricate valve with clean engine oil and fit
valve.
4.Fit spring and cap, compress spring using tool
LRT-12-034 and fit collets.
5.Release valve spring and remove tool LRT-12-
034.
6.Fit cylinder head gasket.
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cylinder head.
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Piston assemblies
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Disassembly
1.Remove cylinder head.
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cylinder head.
2.Remove oil pick-up strainer
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- oil pick-up.
3.Suitably identify each connecting rod and
piston assembly to its respective cylinder bore.
4.Remove 2 bolts securing each connecting rod
bearing cap.
5.Remove connecting rod bearing cap and
collect connecting rod bearings.
6.Remove ridge of carbon from top of cylinder
bores.
7.Carefully push each piston assembly from the
top of the cylinder.
CAUTION: Ensure that connecting rods do
not contact cylinder bores.
8.Refit bearing cap onto connecting rod, lightly
tighten dowel bolts.
9.Suitably identify each piston to its respective
connecting rod.10.Position body of tool LRT-12-013 in vice.
11.Screw large nut back until flush with end of
centre screw.
12.Push centre screw forward until nut contacts
thrust race.
13.Fit piston adapter tool LRT-12-126/2 .
14.Position guide pin tool LRT-12-126/3 in LRT-
12-126/2 with groove facing away from piston.
15.Locate piston and connecting rod assembly on
centre screw and up to adapter tool LRT-12-
126/2.
16.Fit remover/replacer bush tool LRT-12-126/1
on centre screw with flanged end facing away
from gudgeon pin.
17.Screw stop nut onto centre screw leaving
clearance of 3 mm (0.125 in), dimension 'A',
between nut and remover/replacer bush.
18.Lock the stop nut securely with lock screw.
19.Push connecting rod to locate end of gudgeon
pin in adapter tool LRT-12-126/2.
20.Ensure remover/replacer is located in gudgeon
pin bore of piston.
21.Screw large nut up to tool LRT-12-013.
22.Hold lock nut and turn large nut until gudgeon
pin is withdrawn from piston.
23.Dismantle tool and remove piston, connecting
rod and gudgeon pin.
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Inspect
1.Clean carbon from piston. Inspect piston for
distortion, cracks and burning.
2.Remove piston rings from piston.
3.Measure and record piston diameter at 90
° to
gudgeon pin axis and 10 mm (0.4 in) from
bottom of the skirt. The piston must be 0.02 to
0.045 mm (0.001 to 0.002 in) smaller than the
cylinder bore.
4.Check gudgeon pin bore in piston for signs of
wear and overheating.
5.Pistons fitted on production are graded 'A' or
'B', the grade letter is stamped on the piston
crown.
lPiston diameter: Grade 'A' = 93.970 to
93.985 mm (3.6996 to 3.7002 in).
lPiston diameter: Grade 'B' = 93.986 to 94.00
mm (3.7002 to 3.7007 in).
6.Worn cylinders fitted with grade 'A' pistons may
be honed to accept the grade 'B' piston
provided that specified cylinder bore and
ovality limits are maintained. Grade 'B'
pistons are supplied as service
replacements. Do not attempt to de-glaze
cylinder bores.
7.Check gudgeon pins for signs of wear and
overheating.
8.Check clearance of gudgeon pin in piston.
l Gudgeon pin to piston clearance = 0.006 to
0.015 mm (0.0002 to 0.0006 in).
9.Check overall dimensions of gudgeon pin.
Gudgeon pins are only supplied as an
assembly with replacement pistons.
lGudgeon pin length = 60.00 to 60.50 mm
(2.362 to 2.382 in).
lGudgeon pin diameter = 23.995 to 24.00
mm (0.9446 to 0.9448 in)10.Measure cylinder bore wear and ovality in two
axis 40 to 50 mm (1.6 to 2 in) from top of bore.
The temperature of piston and cylinder
block must be the same to ensure accurate
measurement. Do not attempt to de-glaze
cylinder bores.
lGrade 'A' pistons: Cylinder bore = 94.00 to
94.015 mm (3.7007 to 3.7013 in).
lGrade 'B' pistons: Cylinder bore = 94.016 to
94.030 mm (3.7014 to 3.7019 in).
lMaximum ovality = 0.013 mm (0.0005 in).
11.Check alignment of connecting rods.
Reassembly
1.Pistons have a 5 mm (0.2 in) offset gudgeon pin
which can be identified by an arrow mark on
the piston crown. This arrow must always point
towards the front of the engine.
2.Assemble pistons to connecting rods with
arrow on piston pointing towards domed
shaped boss on connecting rod for RH bank of
cylinders and arrow pointing away from domed
shaped boss for LH bank of cylinders.
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3.Clamp hexagon body of tool LRT-12-013 in
vice.
4.Loosen large nut and pull the centre screw 50
mm (2 in) out of hexagon body.
5.Fit piston adapter tool LRT-12-126/2 .
6.Position guide pin tool LRT-12-126/3 in LRT-
12-162/2 with groove towards piston, up to
shoulder on centre screw.
7.Lubricate gudgeon pin and bores of connecting
rod and piston with graphite oil.
8.Locate connecting rod and piston to centre
screw with connecting rod entered on sleeve
up to groove.
9.Fit gudgeon pin on to centre screw and into
piston bore up to connecting rod.
10.Fit remover/replacer tool LRT-12-126/1 with
flanged end towards gudgeon pin.
11.Screw the stop nut on to centre screw and
position piston against groove of tool LRT-12-
126/3.
12.Lubricate centre screw threads and thrust race
with graphite oil, screw large nut up to tool
LRT-12-013.
13.Lock the stop nut securely with lock screw.
14.Set torque wrench to 16 Nm (12 lbf.ft) and using
socket on large nut, pull gudgeon pin in until
flange of tool LRT-12-126/1 is 0.40 mm (0.016
in), dimension 'A' from face of piston. If
torque is exceeded during this procedure, fit of
gudgeon pin to connecting rod is not
acceptable and components must be replaced.
CAUTION: The centre screw and thrust race
must be kept well lubricated throughout the
operation.
15.Dismantle tool, remove piston and check no
damage has occurred during pressing and that
piston moves freely on gudgeon pin.
16.Remove compression rings, oil control rails
and expander from new piston. 17.Invert piston and with arrow pointing towards
rear of cylinder block, insert piston into cylinder
liner.
18.Position piston with bottom of skirt 30 mm (1.12
in) from top cylinder liner.
19.Using feeler gauges, measure and record
clearance between piston and left hand side of
cylinder- viewed from the front of cylinder
block.
lPiston to bore clearance = 0.020 to 0.045
mm (0.001 to 0.002 in).
20.Insert piston rings into cylinder bore, use the
piston to hold the rings square to bore and
check the ring gap.
l1st compression ring = 0.30 to 0.50 mm
(0.012 to 0.02 in).
l2nd compression ring = 0.40 to 0.65 mm
(0.016 to 0.026 in).
lOil control ring rails = 0.38 to 1.40 mm
(0.015 to 0.055 in).
21.Remove piston rings from bore.
22.Fit oil control ring rails and expander, ensuring
ends butt and do not overlap.