

Allow the engine to run thirty minutes before checking the valve lash. To check the valve lash settings after adjustment, however, the engine must be running at idle speed. The above procedure is best done with the engine off. Valve lash should be adjusted to specified value." which puts No.3 piston on top center, then adjust the following valves: No.2 exhaust, No.3 exhaust, No.7 exhaust, No.3 intake, No.6 intake, No.8 intake. then adjust the following valves: No.6 exhaust, No.8 exhaust, No.4 intake, No.5 intake. or one-half turn which puts No.4 piston on T.D.C. engines which have mechanical valve lifters, and a firing order of 1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2, crank the engine until No.1 piston is near top center on the end of the compression stroke and adjust the following valves: No.1 exhaust, No.4 exhaust, No.5 exhaust, No.1 intake, No.2 intake, No.7 intake.

Its been used since 88 on 1989-present day F-150s, Broncos and T-bird. and converted the block to a roller cam with GT40 heads roller rockers Ford Racing b-303 cam and a polished aluminum dual plane high-rise intake and 700 cfm Holley. M5R1-167 - Ford M5R1 M5R2 M5OD Transmission Countershaft Cluster Shaft Nut. I also have a 1987 Bird that was originally a V-6 auto and I changed to a 351W stroker that has 398 c.i. 1956 with 2 Barrel Carb Max Brake Horsepower: 202 4600 rpm Max Torque: 289 2600 rpm Stroke: 3.3 Bore: 3.75 Compression: 8.4 Firing Order: 15486372 1957 with 2 Barrel Carb Max Brake Horsepower: 206 4500 rpm (Standard Transmission) 212 4500 rpm (Automatic Transmission) Max Torque: 297 2700 rpm Stroke: 3.3 Bore: 3.75 Compression: 9. from the timing mark, so that the damper is divided into four equal parts. Anyway all the firing orders are available just by entering '87 T-Bird into the search engine. "To adjust the valves on the V-8 engines with mechanical lifters first locate the timing marks on the vibration damper, and make three chalk marks, each spaced 90 deg. The following reference information was obtained and submitted by Ken Smizinski and can be found in the book entitled Fix Your Ford by Bill Toboldt, copyrighted 1971: Improper adjustment of the valves can result in damage to the valves and the engine. The information in this article, however, will provide your trusted service technician with the appropriate information needed to adjust the valves correctly.

Improperly set valve lash will create a "clattering noise" which will be most noticeable at idle speed. THUNDERBIRD 1955-64Tune-up Specifications Year, Engine Car Model, Spark Plug Gap, Point Gap, Dwell Angle, Firing Order, Ignition Timing (BTDC or Mark), Valve. The maintenance to the valves is considered routine, yet it is the most frequently overlooked maintenance procedure. These engines are equipped with mechanical valve lifters which require periodic maintenance to maintain the correct valve lash setting of. The 292 and 312 cubic inch engines are the standard engines for the 1955 through 1957 Thunderbird.
