OHV engine repair procedures

The engine is of an overhead valve type based upon the “Kent” design used in many earlier Ford models. It is mounted transversely at the front of the vehicle together with the transmission to form a combined power train.

Specifications

General information

Operations possible without removing engine from vehicle

Operations only possible with engine removed from vehicle

Cylinder head - removal and refitting

Valve clearances - adjustment

Sump - removal and refitting

Rocker gear - dismantling and reassembly

Crankshaft front oil seal - renewal

Pistons/connecting rods - removal and refitting

Oil filter and pump - removal and refitting

Engine/transmission mountings - removal and refitting

Engine/transmission - removal and separation

Engine - dismantling

Engine - examination and renovation

Cylinder head and pistons - decarbonising

Engine - reassembly

Engine/transmission - reconnection and refitting