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Installation (1.3L)

  1. Place new head gasket properly on block. Carefully place cylinder head in position on block. Install head bolts. Tighten bolts in sequence and in 2 steps. See Fig 1. See, at the end of this article, TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS TABLE .
  2. While tightening rocker arm shaft, slide shaft springs away from retaining bolt to prevent pinching springs. Tighten rocker arm shaft bolts in sequence and to specification. See Figure. Install top radiator and by-pass hoses and bracket. Install wire harness connectors and both engine lift hangers. Install engine ground wire and distributor. Tighten all bolts/nuts to specification. Fill all fluids to proper levels.
Fig 1: Installing Cylinder Head Bolts (1.3L)
G60094Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.