Thunderbird V6-232 3.8L (1982)
7.
Prepare an "Authorized Modifications" decal (Form FPS-8262, available on your stock order pad) as shown below.
8.
Attach the "Authorized Modifications" decal to the rocker arm cover.
9.
Attach the new Vehicle Emission Control Information (VECI) decal (part number E2AE-9C485-BKB) over the existing VECI decal.
10.
Check and set fast and curb idle speeds to the specifications shown on the Vehicle Emission Control Information (VECI) decal. Follow the idle
speed setting procedures described on pages 4-15 and 4-16 of the 1982 Car/Truck Shop Manual - Engine/Emissions Diagnosis.
11.
Close the hood.
Parts Ordering, Labor & Owner Letter
Parts Ordering Information
An initial supply of adhesive (Stud and Bearing Mount Adhesive; Part Number E0AZ-19554-B), judged to be sufficient for your anticipated
requirements for this recall is provided at no charge to you at this time. Additional adhesive, if required, is available (package of 10) and may be ordered
from your Order Processing Center.
NOTE:
THE COMPENSATOR ADJUSTMENT SERVICE DESCRIBED IN THIS RECALL BULLETIN IS INTENDED FOR VEHICLES THAT ARE
OPERATED IN HIGH-ALTITUDE AREAS AND IS EXPECTED TO BE PERFORMED PRINCIPALLY BY DEALERS LOCATED IN THOSE
AREAS. BECAUSE OF THIS, ADHESIVE MAY NOT BE INCLUDED WITH THIS BULLETIN.
IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE ADHESIVE WITH THIS BULLETIN AND VEHICLES SHOWN ON YOUR ENCLOSED LISTING ARE RETURNED
TO YOUR DEALERSHIP FOR THIS RECALL SERVICE, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR FORD PARTS AND SERVICE DIVISION DISTRICT
OFFICE FOR INSTRUCTIONS.
Other parts required for this recall are also available from your Order Processing Center. Order your parts requirements as needed and assure that they
are available in your dealership before scheduling the service.
Service Part
Number
Description
Class
Dealer Price
E2PZ-9A950-A
Kit, Altitude Compensating
WT
$ 5.43
(Thunderbird/XR-7)
E2PZ-9A950-B
Kit, Altitude Compensating
WT
$ 14.65
(Granada/Cougar)
Labor
Thunderbird/XR-7
Adjust Altitude Compensator, Modify Compensator System and Prepare Authorized Modifications Decal. . . . .0.4 Hr. Insert in Box "B" on Form 1864
Granada/Cougar
Adjust Altitude Compensator, Modify Compensator System and Prepare Authorized Modifications Decal. . . . . . . . .0.6 Hr. Insert in Box "B" on Form
1864
Administrative Allowance . . . . . . . . . . .0.1 Hr.