Emission Application Guides

1982 Mercury Capri V8-255 4.2LSECTION Emission Application Guides





Footnote(s):

X - Equipped

- Not Equipped

1 - DI (Distributor Ignition). Except 1.6L with AT, Duraspark; 1.6L with AT, TFI-I.

2 - Refer to emissions control information label.

3 - One O2S.

4 - Exc. Ford & Mercury.

5 - W/distributor vacuum advance line disconnected & plugged.

6 - Type, TWC+OC; number of catalytic converters, 1.

7 - Type, TWC & OC; number of catalytic converters, 2.

8 - Electronic EGR valve (sonic-cooler).

9 - Integral back-pressure EGR valve.

10 - Back-pressure variable transducer EGR.

11 - Ported EGR valve.

12 - On Continental models w/calibration codes 2-20R-R2 or 2-20R-R16, which experience engine stall & hesitation during cold engine driveway, a service modification can be performed.

13 - Type, TWC & TWC+OC; number of catalytic converters, 2.

14 - Type, TWC & TWC+OC; number of catalytic converters, 3.

15 - Ford & Mercury.

16 - Exc. high alt., 8 degrees BTDC @ 500 RPM; high alt., 14 degrees BTDC @ 500 RPM

17 - on models which experience hard start after hot soak, a service modification can be performed. For further information, see Technical Service Bulletins.

18 - On models w/calibration code 2-18C-R04 which experience engine detonation, a service modification can be performed. For further information, see Technical Service Bulletins.

19 - On models w/calibration code 2-14A-R00 which experience spark knock, a service modification can be performed.For further information, see Technical Service Bulletins.

20 - On models which experience engine compartment moan, a service modification can be performed.For further information, see Technical Service Bulletins.

21 - On models w/calibration code 2-14H-R00 which experience exhaust backfire, a service modification can be performed.For further information, see Technical Service Bulletins.

22 - On models w/calibration code 2-14W-R0, 2-14X-R1 & R10 which experience poor performance, fuel economy &/or black smoke, a service modification can be performed. For further information, see Technical Service Bulletins.

23 - On models which experience rough idle/loading on cold start driveway below 4O degrees F & above 80 percent humidity, a service modification can be performed. For further information, see Technical Service Bulletins.

24 - On models w/calibration code 2-12B, 2-12J & 2-12T which experience spark knock during acceleration, a service modification can be performed.For further information, see Technical Service Bulletins.

25 - MCU & FBC.

26 - EEC-III.

27 - MCU.

28 - UIC.

29 - DS-III.

30 - Type, TWC + OC; number of catalytic converters, 2; location, flange mounted/underbody.

31 - Type, TWC + OC; number of catalytic converters, 1; location, underbody.

32 - Models w/Holley 5200 carburetor, NO; models w/Holley 6500 carburetor, MCU.

33 - Certain FED models w/MT may require emission control system modifications a possible EGR valve replacement. For further information, see Technical Service Bulletins.

34 - Certain models may require EGR valve spacer cleaning. For further information, see Technical Service Bulletins.

35 - Models w/emission calibration codes 1-03S-RO0/R11, 1-O4S-R00/R10, 2-O3C-R00/R11, 2-03E-ROO or 2-O4Q-R00/RI0/R13, may require emission control system modifications. For further information, see Technical Service Bulletins.

36 - Models w/emission calibration codes 1-O3S-R00/R11, 2-03C-R00/R11 or 2-03E-R00, may require emission control system modifications. For further information, see Technical Service Bulletins.

37 - Models equipped w/high altitude emission controls, may require adjustment of the altitude compensator. For further information, see Technical Service Bulletins.

38 - Models equipped w/high altitude emission controls, may require adjustment of the altitude compensator. For further information, see Technical Service Bulletins.

39 - Managed Thermactor Air (pump type).
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