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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY1982CAPRI V8-255 4.2LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINSALL TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINSSEALS FOR ROCKER COVER, OIL PAN, AND CRANKSHAFT
1982 Mercury Capri V8-255 4.2L
Seals For Rocker Cover, Oil Pan, and Crankshaft
1982 Mercury Capri V8-255 4.2LSECTION Seals For Rocker Cover, Oil Pan, and Crankshaft
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Article No. 83-13-6
LEAKS - OIL - CURRENT SEALS FOR ROCKER COVER, OIL PAN, AND CRANKSHAFT
FORD 1983 AND PRIOR
LINCOLN-MERCURY 1983 AND PRIOR
LIGHT TRUCKS 1983 AND PRIOR
MEDIUM/HEAVY TRUCKS 1983 AND PRIOR
The following charts outline current gasket identification for rocker cover, oil pan, and crankshaft seal applications to provide the most effective sealing. Those rocker cover and oil pan applications that use "High Swell Material" are shown by an asterisk (* ).
ROCKER COVER GASKETS
Engine Year Part Number Class
1.6L 1981-83 E3FZ-6584-A* A
2.3L 1977-83 E2ZZ-6584-A A
3.3L 1977-83 E3BZ-6584-A* A
4.1L 1977-80 E3BZ-6584-A* A
3.8L 1982-83 RTV
1983 E3DZ-6584-A* A
w/metal rocker cover
4.2L 1980-82 E3AZ-6584-A* A
4.9L 1977-83 E3TZ-6584-C* A
5.0L, 5.0L HO 1977-83 E3AZ-6584-A* A
5.8L (W) 1977-83 E3AZ-6584-A* A
5.8L (M) 1980-82 D00Z-6584-A A
6.6L 1973-79 D00Z-6584-A A
6.1L 1983 E3TZ-6584-E* A
7.0L 1980-82 E3TZ-6584-E* A
7.5L 1979-79 E3TZ-6584-E* A
OIL PAN GASKETS
Engine Year Part Number Class
1.6L 1981-83 E1FZ-6781-A A
2.3L 1977-83 E2ZZ-6781-A AM
3.3L 1977-83 D0DZ-6781-A* A
3.8L 1982-83 RTV
4.1L 1977-80 D0DZ-6781-B A
4.2 1980-82 D9AZ-6781-A A
4.9L 1977-83 E3TZ-6781-B* A
5.0L 1977-83 D9AZ-6781-A A
5.8L (W) 1977-83 D0AZ-6781-C* A
5.8L (M), 6.6L 1977-82 D0AZ-6781-D A
6.1L 1983 D9HZ-6781-A AQ
7.0L 1982 D9HZ-6781-A AQ
7.5L 1977-81 E0UZ-6781-A A
*High Swell Material.

CRANKSHAFT SEAL
Article No. 83-13-6
LEAKS - OIL - CURRENT SEALS FOR ROCKER COVER, OIL PAN, AND CRANKSHAFT
FORD 1983 AND PRIOR
LINCOLN-MERCURY 1983 AND PRIOR
LIGHT TRUCKS 1983 AND PRIOR
MEDIUM/HEAVY TRUCKS 1983 AND PRIOR
The following charts outline current gasket identification for rocker cover, oil pan, and crankshaft seal applications to provide the most effective sealing. Those rocker cover and oil pan applications that use "High Swell Material" are shown by an asterisk (* ).
ROCKER COVER GASKETS
Engine Year Part Number Class
1.6L 1981-83 E3FZ-6584-A* A
2.3L 1977-83 E2ZZ-6584-A A
3.3L 1977-83 E3BZ-6584-A* A
4.1L 1977-80 E3BZ-6584-A* A
3.8L 1982-83 RTV
1983 E3DZ-6584-A* A
w/metal rocker cover
4.2L 1980-82 E3AZ-6584-A* A
4.9L 1977-83 E3TZ-6584-C* A
5.0L, 5.0L HO 1977-83 E3AZ-6584-A* A
5.8L (W) 1977-83 E3AZ-6584-A* A
5.8L (M) 1980-82 D00Z-6584-A A
6.6L 1973-79 D00Z-6584-A A
6.1L 1983 E3TZ-6584-E* A
7.0L 1980-82 E3TZ-6584-E* A
7.5L 1979-79 E3TZ-6584-E* A
OIL PAN GASKETS
Engine Year Part Number Class
1.6L 1981-83 E1FZ-6781-A A
2.3L 1977-83 E2ZZ-6781-A AM
3.3L 1977-83 D0DZ-6781-A* A
3.8L 1982-83 RTV
4.1L 1977-80 D0DZ-6781-B A
4.2 1980-82 D9AZ-6781-A A
4.9L 1977-83 E3TZ-6781-B* A
5.0L 1977-83 D9AZ-6781-A A
5.8L (W) 1977-83 D0AZ-6781-C* A
5.8L (M), 6.6L 1977-82 D0AZ-6781-D A
6.1L 1983 D9HZ-6781-A AQ
7.0L 1982 D9HZ-6781-A AQ
7.5L 1977-81 E0UZ-6781-A A
*High Swell Material.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.