Crankshaft - Engine Knock

83ford6 Article No. 83-23-10

NOISE - ENGINE KNOCK - (5.0L) - NEW RELEASE #1 CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARING


FORD 1982 FORD, MUSTANG

LINCOLN-MERCURY 1982 MERCURY, CAPRI, LINCOLN, MARK, CONTINENTAL

LIGHT TRUCKS 1982 E & F SERIES, BRONCO

Engine knock noise during stabilized engine operation on some vehicles may be caused by the #1 crankshaft main journal being slightly undersize and can be serviced by installing a .0004" thicker upper main bearing (Part No. C3AZ-6333-R). The bearing is a new release and can readily be identified by the blue dye at the edge of the bearing.

Use bearing fit procedure outlined in Section 21-01-17 of the 1983 Car Shop Manual.


PART NUMBER PART NAME CLASS

C3AZ-6333-R Bearing - Main C


OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: None
WARRANTY STATUS: Reimbursable within the provisions of the Warranty and Policy Manual.
OPERATION/TIME: Refer to the Labor Time Standards Manual for applicable operation and time.
DLR. CODING: Basic Part No. 6333 Code: 56