Thunderbird V6-232 3.8L SC (1989)
Rocker Arm Assembly: Service and Repair
Fig. 6 Rocker Arm Assembly
These engines use stamped steel rocker arms retained by a fulcrum seat which bolts directly to the cylinder head and guides the rocker arm, Fig. 6.
Torque fulcrum bolts in two steps as follows: For each valve rotate crankshaft until valve lifter rests on heel (base circle) of camshaft lobe and torque
fulcrum bolt to 5-11 ft. lbs. After initial torquing of all fulcrum bolts, final torque to 19-25 ft. lbs. Final torque may be done with camshaft in any
position.
