Lincoln Nautilus: Engine System - General Information / Cylinder Bore Taper. General Procedures
Check
NOTE:
Refer to the appropriate Section 303-01 for the specification.
-
Measure the cylinder bore at the top, middle and bottom
of piston ring travel in 2 directions as indicated. Verify the cylinder
bore is within the wear limit. The difference indicates the cylinder
bore taper. If the cylinder bore taper does not meet specification, bore
the cylinder to the next oversize limit.
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Feeler Gauge
Check
NOTE:
Refer to the appropriate Section 303-01 for the specification.
NOTE:
Use a Straightedge that is calibrated by the
manufacturer to be flat within 0...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Feeler Gauge
Check
NOTE:
Refer to the appropriate Section 303-01 for the specification.
NOTE:
Make sure all cylinder head surfaces are clear of
any gasket material, silicone sealant, oil and coolant...
Other information:
Make sure the oil in the crankcase is of the correct
viscosity and at the correct level and that the battery is correctly
charged. Operate the vehicle until the engine is at normal operating
temperature. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position...
Lift the wiper arm.Note: Do not hold the wiper blade to lift
the
wiper arm.
Remove the wiper blade.Note: Make sure that the wiper arm does
not spring back against the glass when the
wiper blade is not attached.
To install, reverse the removal procedure...