Measurement Specification

1982 Mercury Colony Park V8-302 5.0L VIN F 2-bblSECTION Measurement Specification
Camshaft Journal Diameter -
Note: No. 1, 2.0805-2.0815 inches; No. 2, 2.0655-2.0665 inches; No.3,2.0505-2.0515 inches; No. 4, 2.0355-2.0365 inches; No. 5,2.0205-2.0215 inches.
Camshaft Bearing Inside Diameter -
Note: No. 1, 2.0825-2.0835 inches; No. 2, 2.0675-2.0685 inches; No.3,2.0525-2.0535 inches; No. 4, 2.0375-2.0385 inches; No. 5,2.0225-2.0235 inches.
Camshaft Bearing Clearance .001-.003 Inch (in)
Camshaft End Play .001-.007 Inch (in)
Service limit: .009 inch.
RENDER: 1.0x

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