2003 FORD MUSTANG engine

GENERAL PROCEDURES
Valve —
Seat Inspection
Valve and Seat Refacing Measurements
CAUTION: After grinding valves or valve seats, check valve clearance.
1. Check the valve head and seat. zCheck valve angles.
z Check margin width.
z Refer to the appropriate section in Group 303 for the procedure.
z Be sure margin width is within specification.
2. Inspect for abnormalities on the valve face and seat.
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GENERAL PROCEDURES
Valve —
Seat Width
1. Measure the valve seat width. If necessary, grind the valve seat to specification. zMeasure the intake valve seat width.
z Measure the exhaust valve seat width.
z Recheck the valve spring installed length after the seats have been ground, and shim the
valve springs as necessary to achieve the correct installed spring length.
z Refer to the appropriate section in Group 303 for the procedure.
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GENERAL PROCEDURES
Valve —
Seat Runout
1. Use the Valve Seat Runout Gauge to check valve seat runout.
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GENERAL PROCEDURES
Cylinder Head —
Distortion
1. Use a straight edge and a feeler gauge to inspect the cylinder head for flatness. If the cylinder head is distorted, install a new cylinder head.
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Straight Edge
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GENERAL PROCEDURES
Cylinder Bore —
Cleaning
1. CAUTION: If these procedures are not followed, rusting of the cylinder bores may
occur.
Clean the cylinder bores with soap or detergent and water.
2. Thoroughly rinse with clean water and wipe dry with a clean, lint- free cloth.
3. Use a clean, lint- free cloth and lubricate the cylinder bores.
z Use clean engine oil meeting Ford specification.
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GENERAL PROCEDURES
Cylinder Block Core Plug Replacement
1. Use a slide hammer or tools suitable to remove the cylinder block core plug.
2. Inspect the cylinder block plug bore for any damage that would interfere with the correct sealing of the plug. If the cylinder block plug bore is damaged, bore for the next oversize plug.
3. NOTE: Oversize plugs are identified by the OS stamped in the flat located on the cup side of
the plug.
Coat the cylinder block core plug and bore lightly with Threadlock® 262 and install the cylinder
block core plug.
Cup- Type
4. CAUTION: Use care during this procedure so as not to disturb or distort the cup
sealing surface.
CAUTION: When installed, the flanged edge must be below the chamfered edge of
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GENERAL PROCEDURES
Spark Plug Hole Thread Repair
1. There is no authorized repair for spark plug hole threads. If the threads are damaged, install a new cylinder head.
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GENERAL PROCEDURES
Spark Plug —
Inspection
1. Inspect the spark plug for a bridged gap. zCheck for deposit build- up closing the gap between the electrodes. Deposits are caused
by oil or carbon fouling.
z Clean the spark plug.
2. Check for oil fouling. zCheck for wet, black deposits on the insulator shell bore electrodes, caused by excessive
oil entering the combustion chamber through worn rings and pistons, excessive valve- to-
guide clearance or worn or loose bearings.
z Correct the oil leak concern.
z Install a new spark plug.
3. Inspect for carbon fouling. Look for black, dry, fluffy carbon deposits on the insulator tips, exposed shell surfaces and electrodes, caused by a spark plug with an incorrect heat range,
dirty air cleaner, too rich a fuel mixture or excessive idling.
zClean the spark plug.
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