Ford — Cylinder Head - Installation

Installation

From a Ford service manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.

Applies to: Cummins/Onan WSG-1068 engine, Ford WSG-1068 engine

Procedure

1. NOTE: Do not turn the crankshaft until otherwise instructed.
2. Install the head gasket over the dowel pins.
3. NOTE: Sealant must be removed and area cleaned with solvent.
4. CAUTION: Mating parts must make contact within 4 minutes and connecting bolts must be torqued within 15 minutes after applying sealant.
5. Use silicone gasket and sealant F6AZ-19562-AA or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSE-M4G323-A6.
6. Use metal surface cleaner F4AZ-19A536-RA or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSE-M5B292-A.
7. Rotate the crankshaft (6303) to position the keyway at 12 o'clock.
8. NOTE: Head bolts are torque to yield and must be replaced whenever cylinder head is removed.
9. Install the cylinder head on the head gasket and loosely install new bolts.
10. NOTE: Be sure to tighten the bolts in three stages.
11. Stage 1: Tighten to 37-43 Nm (27-32 lb/ft).
12. Stage 2: Tighten an additional 85 degrees to 95 degrees.
13. Stage 3: Tighten an additional 85 degrees to 95 degrees.
14. Install the timing chains; refer to Drive Components.
15. Install the intake manifold; refer to Intake Manifold - Variable Resonance Induction System (VRIS).

Source: Ford service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.

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