M-6007-Z427AFT/ART
Crate Engine
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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-1850-0387
Factory Ford shop manuals are available from Helm Publications, 1-800-782-4356
New and remanufactured distributors with the gear installed at the wrong height.
DISTRIBUTOR INSTALLATION:
STEP 1:
To install the distributor correctly, the #1 piston must be at T.D.C. (top dead center), with the intake
and exhaust valves closed.
STEP 2:
Before removing distributor cap, mark the #1 post location on the distributor or cap adapter.
Remove the distributor cap.
STEP 3:
Rotate distributor shaft so the blade on the rotor is to the left of the mark, but as close to the mark
as possible. As the distributor gear engages the teeth on the camshaft, the rotor will turn clockwise.
STEP 4:
Install the distributor into the engine block opening. It may be necessary to slightly rotate the
rotor/shaft assembly, until the drive gear "drops" into position. Sometimes rotation of the oil pump
driveshaft is required to allow the distributor to drop all the way.
STEP 5:
Verify rotor blade is pointing at the #1 mark on the distributor base.
NOTE:
If rotor blade and magnetic pickup cannot be aligned by rotating the distributor in the
engine block, remove the distributor enough to disengage distributor drive gear from camshaft gear.
Rotate rotor enough to engage distributor gear on another camshaft gear tooth.
STEP 6:
Repeat steps 3 and 4 if needed.
STEP 7:
Install distributor hold-down clamp and bolt. Tighten bolt, but leave it loose enough to rotate
the distributor.
STEP 8:
Install distributor cap and wires.
STEP 9:
Set timing. Tighten hold-down bolt.
COOLING SYSTEM
STEP 1:
Fill cooling system (distilled/deionized water recommended).
STEP 2:
The fill point of the cooling system must be the highest level of the cooling system.
STEP 3:
Check for leaks.
STEP 4:
After running engine and the cooling system is leak free, drain water and add appropriate amount
of water/coolant.
TRANSMISSION
Some small block engines come equipped with 157-tooth manual transmission flywheels. The billet steel flywheels
have multiple bolt patterns for different style pressure plates.
Sealer must be used on the small block flywheel to crankshaft bolts. Torque to 75-85 ft-lb. Over torquing will distort
rear main seal area and cause leakage.
A starter index plate is required between the block and transmission bell housing (all applications).
