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M-6007-X302E
340 HP Crate Engine
GUIDE
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FORD RACING PERFORMANCE PARTS.
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M-6007-X302E 340 HP Crate Engine GUIDE NO PART OF THIS DOCUMENT MAY BE REPRODUCED WITHOUT PRIOR AGREEMENT AND WRITTEN PERMISSION OF FORD RACING PERFORMANCE PARTS. ENGINE INSTALLATION AND TUNING TIPS: Performance engine durability is dependent on several supporting systems including the cooling system, fuel delivery system, ignition system, and oiling system. If the support systems are not adequate, poor engine performance and possible engine failure could result. OILING SYS
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M-6007-X302E 340 HP Crate Engine GUIDE NO PART OF THIS DOCUMENT MAY BE REPRODUCED WITHOUT PRIOR AGREEMENT AND WRITTEN PERMISSION OF FORD RACING PERFORMANCE PARTS. IGNITION SYSTEM CONSIDERATIONS/COMMON PROBLEMS The ignition system must deliver a properly timed spark. There are a lot of factors that determine when the spark should be delivered. The most common factors include: compression ratio, fuel quality, fuel octane rating, combustion chamber design, engine operating temper
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M-6007-X302E 340 HP Crate Engine GUIDE NO PART OF THIS DOCUMENT MAY BE REPRODUCED WITHOUT PRIOR AGREEMENT AND WRITTEN PERMISSION OF FORD RACING PERFORMANCE PARTS. Aviation fuel is lighter and will require richening an engine in relationship to its requirement with "pump gas." We have found in the dyno testing of our crate engines that 1 point richer on air/fuel ratio equals only a few percent less power. Running an engine as lean as possible produces the best power but also incre
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M-6007-X302E 340 HP Crate Engine GUIDE NO PART OF THIS DOCUMENT MAY BE REPRODUCED WITHOUT PRIOR AGREEMENT AND WRITTEN PERMISSION OF FORD RACING PERFORMANCE PARTS. Improperly installing the torque converter can force the crank forward damaging the engine thrust bearing. This is most commonly caused from not locating the torque converter drain plug properly in the flexplate. If the torque converter balloons, it can force the crank forward, damaging the engine thrust bearing and the
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M-6007-X302E 340 HP Crate Engine GUIDE NO PART OF THIS DOCUMENT MAY BE REPRODUCED WITHOUT PRIOR AGREEMENT AND WRITTEN PERMISSION OF FORD RACING PERFORMANCE PARTS. DO NOT PRIME BY CRANKING ENGINE! Check oil level after priming engine and before starting. STEP 1: Use appropriate priming tool or ¼" drive, ¼” deep-well socket with extension for 302. STEP 2: Install mechanical oil pressure gauge. STEP 3: Remove valve covers. STEP 4: Rotate priming tool counterclockwise usin
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M-6007-X302E 340 HP Crate Engine GUIDE NO PART OF THIS DOCUMENT MAY BE REPRODUCED WITHOUT PRIOR AGREEMENT AND WRITTEN PERMISSION OF FORD RACING PERFORMANCE PARTS. STEP 3: Press original distributor gear off shaft. STEP 4: Mark location of original roll pinhole on the shaft by drawing a vertical line along the shaft that intersects the hole. Measure from the centerline of the roll pinhole to a fixed point above it. Note that dimension. STEP 5: Press new distributor gear on
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M-6007-X302E 340 HP Crate Engine GUIDE NO PART OF THIS DOCUMENT MAY BE REPRODUCED WITHOUT PRIOR AGREEMENT AND WRITTEN PERMISSION OF FORD RACING PERFORMANCE PARTS. COMMON DISTRIBUTOR PROBLEMS Distributors with very little or no shaft endplay. This has been found with new and remanufactured distributors. Improper endplay may force the gear against the support in the block or hold it up off the support, causing damage. Distributors that have a different material gear than adver
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M-6007-X302E 340 HP Crate Engine GUIDE NO PART OF THIS DOCUMENT MAY BE REPRODUCED WITHOUT PRIOR AGREEMENT AND WRITTEN PERMISSION OF FORD RACING PERFORMANCE PARTS. STEP 9: Set timing. Tighten hold-down bolt. COOLING SYSTEM STEP 1: Fill cooling system (distilled/deionized water recommended). STEP 2: The fill point of the cooling system must be the highest level of the cooling system. STEP 3: Check for leaks. STEP 4: After running engine and the cooling system is lea
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M-6007-X302E 340 HP Crate Engine GUIDE NO PART OF THIS DOCUMENT MAY BE REPRODUCED WITHOUT PRIOR AGREEMENT AND WRITTEN PERMISSION OF FORD RACING PERFORMANCE PARTS. The next step is checking bellhousing bore runout. You are checking to see if the bellhousing bore centerline is aligned with crankshaft centerline. Reposition the dial indicator in the bellhousing bore (as shown in Fig. 3). Rotate the crankshaft and mark down the readings. Maximum out of concentricity is .015. If the b
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M-6007-X302E 340 HP Crate Engine GUIDE NO PART OF THIS DOCUMENT MAY BE REPRODUCED WITHOUT PRIOR AGREEMENT AND WRITTEN PERMISSION OF FORD RACING PERFORMANCE PARTS. OIL PANS The M-6007-X302E comes with a production 1991-1995 Mustang rear sump oil pan. The oil pan may need to be changed to properly fit and function in your application. VALVE COVERS The M-6007-X302E comes with M-6582-BOSS302 valve covers. Make sure the valve covers are correct for your application. INDUC
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M-6007-X302E 340 HP Crate Engine GUIDE NO PART OF THIS DOCUMENT MAY BE REPRODUCED WITHOUT PRIOR AGREEMENT AND WRITTEN PERMISSION OF FORD RACING PERFORMANCE PARTS. • 9.0:1 compression ratio (nominal) • Forged pistons • Forged steel connecting rods • BOSS 4-bolt main block M-6010-BOSS302 • Hydraulic roller camshaft M-6250-E303, .498" lift intake and exhaust, duration at .050" is 220 degrees intake and exhaust • Double roller timing chain set M-6268-A302 • Forged steel cranks
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M-6007-X302E 340 HP Crate Engine GUIDE NO PART OF THIS DOCUMENT MAY BE REPRODUCED WITHOUT PRIOR AGREEMENT AND WRITTEN PERMISSION OF FORD RACING PERFORMANCE PARTS. • The valve covers M-6582-BOSS302 should fit most non-EFI applications, optional valve covers (sold separately) are available. • The damper assembly M-6316-D302 (counter weight removed) may require a spacer for pulley alignment. • The flywheel included M-6375-D302 should work for most 157-tooth manual transmission appl
