Thunderbird V8-302 5.0L HO (1992)
Cylinder Head Bolts: Technical Service Bulletins
New Cylinder Head Bolt - Service Tips
Article No.
95-3-10
02/13/95
ENGINE - 5.0L - NEW TORQUE-TO-YIELD CYLINDER HEAD BOLT KIT AND NEW PROCEDURES - SERVICE TIP
FORD:
1988 THUNDERBIRD
1988-91 CROWN VICTORIA
1988-95 MUSTANG
1991-93 THUNDERBIRD
LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1988 COUGAR
1988-90 TOWN CAR
1988-91 GRAND MARQUIS
1988-92 MARK VII
1991-93 COUGAR
LIGHT TRUCK:
1988-95 BRONCO, ECONOLINE, F-150-350 SERIES
ISSUE:
In 1992, the type of cylinder head bolts used on the 5.0L engines was changed to the torque-to-yield bolts. Depending on the build date of the engine, the
1992 model year engines came with either torque-to-yield bolts or standard torque, not a combination of the two (2). In 1993, torque-to-yield bolts were
used on all 5.OL engines.
ACTION:
Refer to the following for proper bolt identification, usage and torque specifications.
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The two (2) types of bolts being used are physically different. Refer to Figure 1.
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The standard torque bolt is a non-flanged hex head bolt.
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The torque-to-yield bolt is a flanged head bolt.
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The two (2) types of bolts may be used on any of the 5.0L engines.
