1996 Bronco/F-Series Contents/Index
Group 03: ENGINE

Section 03-00:
Engine, Service

DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION

Introduction

Engine Identification

Emission Calibration Number Label

Safety Certification Decal

Exhaust Emission Control System

DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING

Inspection and Verification

Symptom Chart — Engine Diagnosis

SERVICE PROCEDURES

Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) System, Closed-Type

Engine Oil Leaks

Fluorescent Oil Additive Method

Leakage Points

Underhood

Under Engine, with Vehicle on Hoist

Compression Test

Compression Gauge Check

Test Results

Compression Readings — Interpreting

Example Readings

Cylinder Leakage Detector

Oil Leak and Valve Guide Seal Test

Intake Manifold Vacuum Test

Vacuum Gauge Readings, Interpretation

Engine Oil Consumption, Excessive

Oil Consumption Test

Oil Pressure Test

Valve Train Analysis, Static (Engine Off)

Rocker Arm Cover Removed

Rocker Arm

Push Rods

Valve Springs

Valve Spring Retainer and Valve Spring Retainer Keys

Positive Rotator and Keys

Valves and Cylinder Head

Valve Train Analysis, Dynamic

Rocker Arm

Push Rods

Positive Rotator and Valve Spring Retainer Keys

Valves and Cylinder Head

Camshaft Lobe Lift

Hydraulic Valve Tappet

Camshaft End Play

Timing Chain Deflection (5.0L, 5.8L, and 7.5L)

Timing Gear Backlash, 4.9L

Crankshaft End Play

Connecting Rod Side Clearance

Flywheel Runout, Manual Transmission

Service Limit Specifications

Cylinder Block

Cleaning and Inspection

Cylinder Block Distortion

Cylinder Head Deck Flatness

Main Bearing Bore Alignment

Flywheel Housing Deck Flatness

Sand Holes or Porous Engine Castings — Service

Cylinder Walls, Refinishing

Cleaning

Inspection

Cylinder Bore

Cylinder Bore Taper

Cylinder Out-of-Round

Cylinder Bore Diameter

Cylinder Reboring

Cylinder Wall Honing

Engine Block Plugs

Removal and Installation

Cup-Type

Expansion-Type

Crankshaft Main and Connecting Rod Bearings

Cleaning

Inspection

Crankshaft Main or Connecting Rod Bearings, Fitting

Plastigage® Method

Bore Gauge Method

Crankshaft

Cleaning

Inspection

Crankshaft Runout

Crankshaft End Play

Journals, Refinishing

Crankshaft Sprocket

Pistons, Piston Pins and Piston Rings

Cleaning

Inspection

Pistons — Fitting

Piston Rings — Fitting

Piston Rind End Gap

Piston and Piston Pin Fit

Piston Pin-to-Piston Clearance

Connecting Rods

Cleaning

Inspection

Camshaft Journals

Cleaning

Inspection

Camshaft Runout

Cam Lobe Lift (Camshaft Removed)

Camshaft Bearings

Camshaft Journal Oil Clearance

Camshaft Journal Diameters

Camshaft Sprocket

Hydraulic Valve Tappets

Cleaning

Inspection

Valve, Flat, Tappet Wear

Leak-Down Testing

Oil Pump, Gasoline Engines

Cleaning

Inspection

Rotor Clearance

Tooth Tip Clearance

Outer Rotor-to-Pump Body Clearance

Pressure Regulator Valve Inspection

Pressure Regulator Valve Spring Inspection

Pressure Regulator Valve-to-Housing Clearance

Oil Pump, 7.3L Diesel Engine

Hard Start — No Start Dry Reservoir

Oil Pan

Cleaning

Inspection

Cylinder Heads

Cleaning

Inspection

Spark Plug Thread Service

Cylinder Head Flatness

Valve Seat Runout

Valve Stem-to-Valve Guide Clearance

Valves, Select Fitting

Valve Guides, Reaming

Valve Seats, Refacing

Valves

Valves, Refacing

Valve Spring Tension

Valve Spring Squareness

Rocker Arm

Cleaning

Inspection

Push Rods

Cleaning

Inspection

Intake Manifold

Cleaning

Inspection

Exhaust Manifold

Cleaning

Inspection

Flexplate Inspection — Automatic Transmission

Flywheel Inspection — Manual Transmission

Flywheel Clutch Surface Machining

SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS/EQUIPMENT

SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS/EQUIPMENT