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Cylinder Head: Installation

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  1. Install NEW cylinder head gaskets on block with small hole at front of engine. Always use NEW cylinder head bolts. Lubricate cylinder head bolts with engine oil prior to installation.
  2. Install cylinder head and tighten bolts to 14 ft. lbs. (19 N.m), in sequence. See Fig 1. Repeat sequence again, tightening bolts to 29 ft. lbs. (39 N.m). Repeat sequence again, tightening bolts to 36 ft. lbs (49 N.m).
    CAUTION: DO NOT loosen all cylinder head bolts at one time. Loosen and tighten each cylinder head bolt before proceeding to next.
  3. Working in order and on one bolt at a time, loosen bolt 3 revolutions and tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . To complete cylinder head installation, reverse removal procedure.
Fig 1: Cylinder Head Bolt Tightening Sequence
G97D03646Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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