Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Cylinder Head - Distortion
Special Tool(s)
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Straight Edge 303-D039 (D83L-4201-A) or equivalent |
1. Use a straight edge and a feeler gauge to inspect the cylinder head for flatness. If the cylinder head is distorted, install a new cylinder head.
Cylinder Bore -Cleaning
1. CAUTION: If these procedures are not followed, rusting of the cylinder bores may occur.
Clean the cylinder bores with soap or detergent and water.
2. Thoroughly rinse with clean water and wipe dry with a clean, lint-free cloth.
3. Use a clean, lint-free cloth and lubricate the cylinder bores.
- Use clean engine oil meeting Ford specification.
Valve - Seat Inspection
Valve and Seat Refacing Measurements
CAUTION: After grinding valves or valve seats, check valve
clearance.
1. Check the valve head and seat.
Check valve angles.
Check margin width.
Refer t ...
Cylinder Block Core Plug Replacement
Special Tool(s)
Slide Hammer
100-001 (T50T-100-A)
Material
1. Use a slide hammer or tools suitable to remove the cylinder block core
plug.
2. Inspect the cylinder block plug bore f ...
Other materials:
Principles of Operation
There are four main principles involved with the basic theory of
operation:
heat transfer
latent heat of vaporization
relative humidity
effects of pressure
Heat Transfer
If two substances of different temperature are placed near each other,
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Vacuum Hose Repair - Mini-Tube
Special Tool(s)
Vacuum Pump Kit
416-D002 (D95L-7559-A) or
equivalent
1. Measure the length of the damaged area of the mini-tube vacuum hose.
2. Cut a piece of standard 1/8 inch inner diameter vacuum hose approximately 25
mm (1 inch
longer t ...
Throttle Body
Removal
WARNING: Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any
type when
working on or near any fuel related components. Highly flammable mixtures are
always present
and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal ...
