Cougar/XR7 V8-302 5.0L (1983)
Fan Shroud: All Technical Service Bulletins
Cooling System - Overheating in High Temperatures
Article No. 84-6-14
OVERHEATING - DURING HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES (+85~ AND ABOVE) AND PROLONGED IDLE MODE (5.0L)
FORD 1983-84 THUNDERBIRD
LINCOLN-MERCURY 1983-84 COUGAR
A condition of the engine temperature warning light coming on with no loss of coolant during high ambient temperatures and prolonged idle mode may
be serviced using the following procedure:
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Remove and discard the cooling fan, water pump and pulley.
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Install a new fan using part number E4SZ-8600-B and the water pump and pulley using part numbers E1AZ-8501-A and E4SZ-8509-A. Torque
attaching bolts to specification.
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Reinstall the drive belt and set tension to 110-130 lbs.ft.
FIGURE 11
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On vehicles built prior to January 7, 1984 install right and left radiator air deflectors as shown in Figure 11.
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Fill the cooling system to correct specification.
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Verify that the engine hot idle speed is set to specification.
NOTE:
If vehicle usage applies to heavy traffic stop and go driving for long periods of time in hot weather, owner should be advised to occasionally
place the gearshift selector in P (PARK) or N (NEUTRAL) to increase the engine idle speed. This aids in engine cooling and air conditioner
