M-6009-C392
Short Block Assembly
INSTRUCTION SHEET
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FORD RACING PERFORMANCE PARTS.
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Factory Ford shop manuals are available from Helm Publications, 1-800-782-4356
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AT ANY TIME YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND THE INSTRUCTIONS, PLEASE CALL THE FORD RACING
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OVERVIEW:
The M-6009-C392 engine short block assembly is used to build the C392 engine. This engine is intended for drag
race or street rod vehicles (not subject to emission restrictions). The pistons are notched to suit GT-40 and Z304
aluminum cylinder heads with cams up to .600" lift.
Short block components include:
Sportsman 351W two bolt block.
Forged aluminum 4.030" pistons with a 15cc dish and full floating pins & pin locks.
M-6200-D351 Sportsman high strength SAE 4130 forged steel connecting rods with 3/8" ARP 190,000 psi
rod bolts. Rods are bushed for floating pins.
M-6303-B385 3.85" stroke forged 4340 steel crank.
Clevite CB-831P or Federal Mogul 7155CH rod bearings.
Clevite MS-1432H or Federal Mogul 130M main bearings.
Sealed Power 9902+.030" piston rings.
Notes:
1. VALVE TO PISTON CLEARANCE MUST BE CHECKED with any high lift camshaft. Recommended
minimum clearance is .100" intake, .125" exhaust.
2. Rod shoulder to cam lobe clearance must also be checked. If required, machine the rod shoulders to
obtain .050" minimum clearance.
3. Check and/or RETORQUE THE MAIN AND ROD BOLTS! Mains should be 105 ft./lbs., rods are 50 ft./lbs.
with ARP moly lube.
4. The crank has been externally balanced using standard 351W 28.2 oz./in. imbalance in the damper and
flywheel. The M-6316-C351 damper and M-6375-A302 157 tooth flywheel are commonly used with this
assembly for manual transmission applications. Other dampers and flywheels for various manual and
automatic transmission applications are available from Ford Racing.
5. A performance oil pan to suit the intended vehicle application and usage should be carefully chosen.
