Page 1: ...1962 FORD SHOP MAN K ...
Page 2: ...ct was created from the original Ford Motor Company s publication Every effort has been made to use the original scanned images however due to the condition of the material some pages have been modified to remove imperfections Disclaimer Although every effort was made to ensure the accuracy of this book no representations or warranties of any kind are made concerning the accuracy completeness or s...
Page 3: ...eproduced under License 5008 from Ford Motor Company January 2006 INDEX THUNDERBIRD IDENTIFICATION ENGINE AND EXHAUST SYSTEM GROUP CRUISE O MATIC TRANSMISSION REAR AXIE AND DRIVE LINE ENERATING AND STARTING SYSTEMS IGHTS INSTRUMENTS AND ACCESSORIES BODY ENANCE LUBRICATION AHB SPECIAL TOOLS FICATIONS AT THE END OF EACH GROUP ...
Page 4: ...tions contained in this manual were in effect at the time the manual was approved for printing The Ford Division of Ford Motor Company reserves the right to discontinue models at any time or change specifications or design without notice and without incurring obligation SERVICE DEPARTMENT FORD DIVISION FORD MOTOR COMPANY ...
Page 5: ...lic Caspian Blue J 1515 Red Rangoon Red K 1452 Lt Turquoise Chalfonte Blue L 1458 Pink Sahara Rose M 1238 White Corinthian White N 921 Diamond Blue Diamond Blue R 1456 Yellow Tucsoi Yellow T 1543 Lt Beige Sandshell Beige U 1450 Dark Turquoise Metallic Deep Sea Blue V 1470 Chestnut Metallic Chestnut X 1444 Maroon Metallic Heritage Burgundy Z 1427 Beige Metallic Fieldstone Tan TRIM Deviation trim se...
Page 6: ...pace If the unit is regular production this space will remain blank SERIAL NUMBER Example Fig 1 2Y83Z100001 2 1962 Model Y Wixom Assembly Plant 83 Tudor Hardtop Z 8 Cylinder 390 Cubic Inch Engine 100001 First Unit Built MODEL YEAR The number 2 designates 1962 ASSEMBLY PLANT Code Location Y Wixom Assembly Plant S Pilot Plant MODEL Code Type 83 Tudor Hardtop 85 Tudor Convertible AXLE Code 1 A Equa L...
Page 7: ...GROUP I ENGINE AND EXHAUST SYSTEM PAGE PART 1 1 ENGINE 1 2 PART 1 2 EXHAUST SYSTEM 1 41 PART 1 3 SPECIFICATIONS 1 43 ...
Page 8: ... and Connecting Rod Assembly 1 28 Flywheel 1 32 Oil Filter Replacement 1 32 Oil Pan and Oil Pump 1 32 6 Work Stand Repair Operations 1 34 Crankshaft 1 34 Camshaft Bearing Replacement 1 36 Engine Disassembly 1 36 Cylinder Block 1 38 Engine Assembly 1 38 7 Crankcase Ventilation System Maintenance 1 40 DESCRIPTION A1240 C FIG 1 Thunderbird 390 Special V 8 Engine The Thunderbird 390 Special V 8 engine...
Page 9: ...supported by five main bearings Crankshaft end thrust is controlled by the flanges of the No 3 main bearing The pistons have two compression rings and one oil control ring The top compression ring is chrome plated and the lower compression ring is phosphate coated The oil con trol ring assembly consists of a ser rated spring and two chrome plated steel rails VALVE OPEN LIFTER BODY A1244 A FIG 6Val...
Page 10: ...il gallery sup plies oil to each individual camshaft bearing through drilled passages in the block Passages are drilled from each camshaft bearing to each main FIG 8Lubrication System bearing No 1 camshaft bearing feeds No 1 main bearing and No 2 camshaft bearing feeds No 2 main bearing etc The oil then flows through notches or grooves in the main bearings to lubricate the crank shaft journals A j...
Page 11: ...are few contaminating vapors Here the incoming air has a chance to warm up before contacting contaminating vapors originating in the crankcase Warm ventilating air minimizes the formation of crankcase sludge The ventilating air is directed by a baffle located on the underside of the intake manifold upward into the front of both valve rocker arm chambers The baffle also directs air to the front of ...
Page 12: ...e Engine Trouble Diagnosis Guide When a particular trouble can not be traced to a definite cause by a simple check the possible items that could be at fault are listed in the order of their probable occurrence Check the items in the order listed For example under Poor Acceleration the igni tion system is listed as a probable cause of the trouble All the ignition system items that affect accelerati...
Page 13: ...e The fuel pump flexible inlet line plate If the engine is hot the plate for a collapsed condition should be open If the plate is not The fuel tank line for obstruc open the engine will load up due to tions the excessively rich mixture and will The fuel tank vent not start If the engine is cold the If fuel is reaching the carburetor plate should be closed If the plate is check not operating proper...
Page 14: ...r nent of the engine is at fault spark plugs High tension leakage across the coil rotor or distributor cap MISSES AT HIGH SPEED ONLY FUEL SYSTEM Float setting incorrect FUEL SYSTEM Fuel inlet system not operating Power valve clogged or damaged properly Low or erratic fuel pump pressure Dirt or water in fuel lines or car Fuel inlet system not operating buretor properly Restricted fuel filter Restri...
Page 15: ...NOT Restricted air cleaner breaker points DEVELOP FULL POWER Restricted fuel filter OR HAS POOR HIGH SPEED PERFORMANCE Clogged or undersize main jets and or low float setting COOLING SYSTEM Clogged or undersize secondary jets Thermostat inoperative or incor rect heat range Power valve clogged or damaged Secondary throttle plates not opening Check the cooling system for in ternal leakage and or for...
Page 16: ...operation Check Air bleeds for obstructions Tires for proper pressure Accelerating pump discharge noz zles for siphoning Front wheel alignment Accelerator linkage for binds Brake adjustment Choke adjustment IGNITION SYSTEM EXHAUST SYSTEM Check System restricted Spark plug condition and adjust ment ODOMETER Distributor spark advance opera Check calibration tion ENGINE IGNITION SYSTEM Perform an eng...
Page 17: ...le speed place one end of the hose near the end of the valve stem and the other end to the ear and listen for a metallic noise Repeat this procedure on each intake and exhaust valve until the noisy lift er s has been located The most common causes of hy draulic valve lifter troubles are dirt gum varnish carbon deposits and air bubbles Dirt in the lifter assembly can prevent the disc valve from sea...
Page 18: ...auge between the valve stem and the rocker arm of the valve being checked 4 If the first step of the gauge en ters a standard length push rod may be used If the first step of the gauge does not enter replace the standard push rod with a 0 060 inch shorter service push rod If the second step of the gauge enters the operating range of the lifter is excessive This indicates that the incorrect push ro...
Page 19: ...power possibly caused by a defect in the ignition system or a sticking valve Slow fluctuation or drifting of the needle Improper idle mixture adjustment carbu retor spacer or intake manifold gasket leak or possibly late valve timing TEST CONCLUSIONS A variation of 20 pounds from specified pressure is satisfactory However the compression of all cylinders should be uniform within 10 pounds A reading...
Page 20: ...ransmission fluid filler tube bracket 17 Disconnect the muffler inlet pipes from the exhaust manifolds and the engine right and left support insulators at the engine 18 Remove the converter hous ing lower access cover and the cover assembly Remove the flywheel to converter nuts Secure the con verter assembly in the housing Re move the converter housing to en gine lower bolts and remove the oil coo...
