M-6007-X302E
340 HP Crate Engine
GUIDE
NO PART OF THIS DOCUMENT MAY BE REPRODUCED WITHOUT PRIOR AGREEMENT AND WRITTEN PERMISSION OF
FORD RACING PERFORMANCE PARTS.
Techline 1-800-367-3788
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IS-1850-0289
Factory Ford shop manuals are available from Helm Publications, 1-800-782-4356
DO NOT PRIME BY CRANKING ENGINE! Check oil level after priming engine and before starting.
STEP 1:
Use appropriate priming tool or ¼" drive, ¼” deep-well socket with extension for 302.
STEP 2:
Install mechanical oil pressure gauge.
STEP 3:
Remove valve covers.
STEP 4:
Rotate priming tool counterclockwise using an electric drill.
STEP 5:
Observe oil pressure achieved on gauge.
STEP 6:
Prime until oil comes up through the rocker arms. This may require rotation of the crankshaft to
obtain oil flow through all the rocker arms.
STEP 7:
Look for external oil leaks.
STEP 8:
Reinstall valve covers.
STEP 9:
After installing the engine into the vehicle and just before starting it, prime the engine again using
above procedure. Valve covers do not have to be removed on 2
nd
prime if not hooking up an oil
cooler or remote filter. Prime for 1 minute after reaching oil pressure. If you have added a remote
filter or oil cooler, remove the valve covers and verify oil flow to the rocker arms.
STEP 10:
Check oil level after priming engine and before starting.
DISTRIBUTOR GEAR INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS:
The M-6007-X302E comes with a billet steel hydraulic roller camshaft. M-12390-B or F steel distributor gear required.
The following information covers the installation of a new distributor gear onto an existing distributor. When replacing
the distributor gear, it is important that you choose the appropriate gear for your application. If you have questions
regarding your gear selection, please contact the Ford Racing Tech Line at (800) 367-3788. Failure to use the correct
gear will lead to premature gear failure. Premature gear failure may also be attributed to improper meshing of the gear
teeth between the camshaft and distributor. For that reason, we recommend that you install a new distributor gear
when installing a new camshaft.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS:
STEP 1:
Remove roll pin from distributor gear and shaft. Save pin for re-assembly.
STEP 2:
Verify that the shaft endplay is .024" to .035". Modify collar if necessary. Some aftermarket distributors
may be constructed in a manner that does not allow you to achieve .024" to .035" of endplay. See
“Alternative method of verifying correct distributor gear installation” if your distributor does not have .024"
to .035" endplay.
