Engine Notes: Notes

1967 Ford Falcon Base, 4.7L Eng, Not Available Trans, Eng VIN ASECTION Notes

1962-65 COOLANT LOSS OR WATER PUMP & FRONT COVER CORROSION CORRECTION:Β  May be caused by erosion or corrosion of aluminum water pump and front cover. To correct, replace pump and front cover with a cast iron pump and cover. When installing cast iron front cover, be sure oil fill inlet passage on front face of cylinder block is plugged and new left hand valve rocker cover with oil fill pipe is installed.

NOTE: Plug inlet passage with 3/4" expansion plug (increase diameter.010" with ball peen hammer), plug must be coated with oil resistant sealer and must be installed.005" below surface. See illustration.
RENDER: 1.0x

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