Sump
I was able to get a sump gasket (apparently for an Escort MKVII) from Bursons; the Ford dealers were useless, I mean I don't expect War and Peace but an email response of "NLA" does not encourage me to approach them ever again!! And not just one but two major Brisbane franchises. I assembled the sump according to the Raceline instructions. Torqueing the windage tray hex head bolts required a quick dash to Autobarn for a 3/8 to 1/4 adapter but otherwise as described.
Con Rod Bolts
As part of the sump changeover I swapped the con rod bolts to the ARPs. The ARP bolts are a 10mm 12 point star head so I picked up a socket with the adapter.
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| Removing and replacing bolts one at a time |
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| Done |
Sump 2
With the new con rod bolts in, I fitted the new sump. The "crank" plates front and back of the block create a small step so I applied some silcone gasket goo to all four joints. I also bolted on the bell housing to cross-check the alignment. I then torqued it from 10 ft lb through 15 to 18 in a "star" pattern of the 10 bolts. Just like tensioning the head on my banjo.
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| Sump on! |
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