FORD M-6007-XE3 User Manual
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M-6007-B50/B51/XE3/XB3
Engine
INSTRUCTION SHEET
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PRIMING THE ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM:
NOTE: Prime the engine oiling system before the engine is installed into the vehicle.
STEP 1:
Fill the crankcase with (5) five quarts of 10W-30, 10W-40 premium motor oil.
STEP 2:
Tape a ¼” deep well socket to a long extension.
STEP 3:
Insert the socket/extension combination into the distributor opening on the engine block.
NOTE: The socket extension combination must engage the oil pump intermediate driveshaft.
STEP 4:
Rotate the socket/extension combo counter clockwise until oil flows from the pushrods.
NOTE: A reversible electric drill is recommended. Check pushrods for oil flow.
STEP 5:
After oil flows from the pushrods, remove the socket/extension combination from the distributor opening.
DISTRIBUTOR PREPARATION/INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS:
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.
Note: With distributor cap installed, locate the #1 post and place a mark on the distributor base.
STEP 2:
Rotate the distributor shaft so that the blade on the rotor is to the left of the mark , but as close to the
mark as possible
STEP 3:
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.
! ! ! WARNING: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO START ENGINE WITHOUT FILLING THE CRANKCASE WITH OIL AND
PRIMING THE LUBRICATION SYSTEM ! ! !
! ! ! CAUTION: THE DRIVE GEAR ON THE DISTRIBUTOR SHAFT MUST BE STEEL OR DAMAGE TO THE
CAMSHAFT GEAR WILL RESULT. IF THE DISTRIBUTOR GEAR IS NOT STEEL, REPLACE IT
WITH FRPP M-12390-F, WHICH CAN BE USED ON ALL 302 HYDRAULIC ROLLER TAPPET
CAMSHAFTS. WHEN USING DURA-SPARK OR POINT TYPE DISTRIBUTORS, USE
M-12390-B DISTRIBUTOR GEAR ! ! !