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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY1982COLONY PARK V8-302 5.0L VIN F 2-BBLREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSENGINECAMSHAFT, ENGINEMEASUREMENT SPECIFICATION
1982 Mercury Colony Park V8-302 5.0L VIN F 2-bbl
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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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.