M-6007-Z460FFT(FRT)
Crate Engine
GUIDE
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FORD PERFORMANCE PARTS.
Techline 1-800-367-3788
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IS-1850-0636
Factory Ford shop manuals are available from Helm Publications, 1-800-782-4356
Intake bolt torque: 15 to 18 ft-lb in 2 steps.
Re-torque after 10 engine heat cycles – completely cold to full
operating temperature (see Intake Manifold Installation Instructions)
Oil: 7 qts 10W30 or 10W40 for M-6007-Z460FRT and 9 qts for M-6007-Z460FFT
Timing 30° BTDC total (with 91 R+M/2 octane fuel minimum)
Fuel delivery: 850 CFM carburetor used for developing advertised power and torque numbers
GENERAL ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Bolt Torques
Size
Torque
Main bolt 1/2-13 UNC
100 lb*ft lightly oiled
Main bolt (splayed) 3/8-16 UNC
35 lb*ft lightly oiled
Rod bolt torque
7/16-20 UNF 63 lb*ft with ARP moly lube
Head bolt torque
1/2-13 UNC
100 lb*ft lightly oiled
Damper
5/8-18 UNF
95 lb*ft
General Torques
5/16-10 UNC
18 lb*ft
1/4-20 UNC
9 lb*ft
Clearances
Main bearing clearance
.0020-.0025
Rod bearing clearance
.0020-.0025
Piston to wall
.0040-.0050
Piston pin to piston
.0010-.0013
Piston pin to rod
.0010-.0013
Piston ring end gap
.020 top/.018 second (+/-.002)
Crank end float
.004-.008
Valve spring installed height
1.800-1.820 (145 lb. +/- 6)
Coil bind
1.115 solid height
Intake valve guide clearance
.0012-.0024
Exhaust valve guide clearance
.0016-.0028
