Capri V8-302 5.0L (1982)
Timing Chain: Service and Repair
Installation
Timing Chain R&R
1. Position the sprockets and timing chain on the camshaft and crankshaft simultaneously (Fig. 28). Be sure the timing marks on the sprockets are
positioned as shown in Fig. 26.
2. Install the fuel pump eccentric (install the spacer on Lincoln/Mark VI, Continental, Ford/Mercury equipped with electronic fuel injection), washers
and camshaft sprocket cap screw (Fig. 28). Tighten the sprocket cap screw to 54-61 Nm (40-45 lb-ft).
3. Clean the cylinder front cover, oil pan and the block gasket surfaces.
4. Install a new oil seal in the cylinder front cover.
5. Lubricate the timing chain with engine oil.
6. Coat the gasket surface of the oil pan with sealer cut and position the required sections of a new gasket on the oil pan, apply RTV sealer or
equivalent at the corners. Install pan seal as required.