Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
1978 Lincoln VersaillesFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
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FORD-LINCOLN-MERCURY
| Application | (1)part Number | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3 Liter 4-Cyl. | |||||
| Man. Trans. | |||||
| Federal | D7EE-DA | ||||
| Calif. | D7EE-EA | ||||
| Auto. Trans. | |||||
| Federal | D7EE-CA | ||||
| Calif. | D7EE-CA | ||||
| 2.8 Liter 6-Cyl. | |||||
| Man. Trans. | |||||
| Federal | 77TF-AA | ||||
| Auto. Trans. | |||||
| Federal | 77TF-CA | ||||
| Calif. | 77TF-HA | ||||
| 200" 6-Cyl. | |||||
| Man. Trans. | |||||
| Federal | D8BE-EA | ||||
| Auto. Trans. | |||||
| Federal | D8BE-EA, D8BE-FA | ||||
| Calif. | D7BE-GA | ||||
| 250" 6-Cyl. | |||||
| Man. Trans. | |||||
| Federal | D8BE-JA | ||||
| Auto. Trans. | |||||
| Federal | D8BE-CA | ||||
| Calif. | D8BE-CA | ||||
| 302" V8 | |||||
| Man. Trans. | |||||
| Federal | D8ZE-CA | ||||
| Auto. Trans. | |||||
| Federal | D7DE-CA, D8AE-CA, D8AE-GA, D8AE-LA | ||||
| D8DE-AA, D8ZE-BA | |||||
| Calif. | D7DE-AA, D7DE-JA, D8DE-EA | ||||
| 351" V8 | |||||
| Federal | D8AE-JA | ||||
| Calif. | D7AE-UA, D8AE-HA | ||||
| 400" V8 | |||||
| Federal | D8AE-BA | ||||
| Calif. | D7AE-UA | ||||
| 460" V8 | D6VE-CA, D8AE-NA | ||||
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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