Engine: Description and Operation

The 8.0 Liter (488 CID) ten-cylinder engine is a V-Type lightweight, single cam, overhead valve engine with hydraulic roller tappets. This engine is designed for unleaded fuel.

Engine lubrication system consists of a gerotor type oil pump mounted in the timing chain cover and driven by the crankshaft. The V-10 uses a full flow oil filter.

Firing Order:

The cylinders are numbered from front to rear; 1 3, 5, 7, 9 on the left bank and 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 on the right bank. The firing order is 1-10-9-4-3-6-5-8-7-2.

Engine Identification:

The engine serial number is located on the lower left front of the cylinder block in front of the engine mount. When component part replacement is necessary, use the engine type and serial number for reference.