M-6007-Z460FFT(FRT)
Crate Engine
GUIDE
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FORD PERFORMANCE PARTS.
Techline 1-800-367-3788
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Factory Ford shop manuals are available from Helm Publications, 1-800-782-4356
STEP 9:
After installing the engine into the vehicle and just before starting it, prime the engine again using
above procedure. Valve covers do not have to be removed on 2
nd
prime if not hooking up an oil
cooler or remote filter. Prime for 1 minute after reaching oil pressure. If you have added a remote
filter or oil cooler, remove the valve covers and verify oil flow to the rocker arms.
STEP 10:
Check oil level after priming engine and before starting.
Oil Pan General Information
If the particular application requires changing the oil pan, check the following. Does the oil pan have adequate
capacity? Most performance vehicles require a 7-qt minimum capacity.
Does the oil pan have proper oil control baffling for the vehicle’s braking, acceleration, and cornering capabilities?
Road Race cars need oil control in four directions: braking, acceleration, LH cornering and RH cornering. Drag race
cars need oil control in two directions, braking and acceleration. Baffles must be designed to keep oil over the
pickup screen at all times.
Is the pickup screen the proper distance from the bottom of the oil pan? If the oil pickup screen is too close to the
bottom of the oil pan, it can cause cavitation. If it is too far away, it will cause the pump to draw air and cause
aeration. The pickup screen should be located 3/8" to 7/16" from the bottom of the pan.
Does the design of the screen on the pickup tube create restrictions? Inspect the pickup tube screen. Some
aftermarket designs restrict oil flow as much as 75%. Wire mesh is good. Perforated metal is usually restrictive.
Measure the wire size and calculate the open surface area. Most aftermarket screens have less open surface area
than stock screens.
If using a remote oil filter mount or oil cooler, make sure that all of the components are large enough to eliminate
any restrictions to oil flow. Many Cobra replica kit cars use components that are undersize or, incorporate
components that are restrictive.
Undersized oil lines commonly restrict oil flow.
Bends and turns in an oiling system create restriction.
Poorly designed remote filter mounts and adapters can create restrictions.
Be sure that the oil cooler flows enough oil to meet the engine's requirements.
Never reuse a used oil cooler. Debris can become trapped and cannot be cleaned out.
Poorly designed oil filters can cause a restriction.
Many oil systems only flow one way. Connecting the remote oil filter or oil cooler lines backwards can cause
engine damage/failure.
ENGINE OIL
Use 10W30 or 10W40.
