Mustang V6-232 3.8L VIN 3 TBI (1984)
10. Install the front cover attaching bolts and tighten to 20-30 Nm (15-22 b-ft).
NOTE: The threads of the cover attaching bolt shown must be coated with Pipe Sealant D8AZ- 19558-A or equivalent before installation.
11. Raise the vehicle.
12. Install the oil pan.
13. Connect the radiator lower hose. Tighten the clamp securely.
14. Install the oil filter.
15. Turn the crankshaft clockwise 180° to position the fuel pump eccentric away from the fuel pump actuating arm. Failure to turn the crankshaft can
result in the threads being stripped out of the cover when the fuel pump attaching bolts are installed.
16. Position a new gasket on the fuel pump and install the pump.
Tighten the attaching bolts to 20-30 Nm (15-22 lb-ft). Install the pump crash shield, if so equipped. Tighten the attaching nuts to 20-30 Nm
(15-22 lb-ft).
17. Connect the fuel line to the pump.
16. Coat the crankshaft damper sealing surface with clean engine oil.
19. Position the crankshaft pulley key in the crankshaft keyway.
20. Install the damper using Seal/Damper Installer or equivalent.
21. Install the damper washer and attaching bolt. Tighten the bolt to 125-165 Nm (93-121 lb-ft).
22. Install the crankshaft pulley. Tighten the attaching bolts to 26-28 Nm (19-28 lb-ft).
23. Turn the crankshaft 180° counterclockwise to bring piston No.1 back to TDC.
24. Lower the vehicle.
25. Connect the coolant by-pass. Tighten the clamp securely.
26. If equipped with tripminder, install the fuel flow meter support bracket. Tighten the bracket-to-flow meter attaching nuts to 5-7 Nm (4-5 lb-ft).
Tighten the bracket-to-front cover attaching nuts to 20-30 Nm (15-22 lb-ft).
27. Install the distributor with the rotor pointing at the No.1 distributor cap tower.
28. Install the distributor cap and coil wire.
29. Connect the radiator upper hose at the thermostat housing. Tighten the clamp securely.
30. Connect the heater hose. Tighten the clamp securely.
