How to remove and install Rocker Arm in 3.3L inline six cylinder engine on Mercury Capri?

To take out the air cleaner assembly and crankcase ventilation system you should start by disconnecting the accelerator cable bracket. Further, pop off the rocker arm cover screws and pry off the rocker arm cover from the engine, the gasket being discarded. The rocker arm shaft bolts need to be turned in a circular pattern with half a turn in-between until the rocker arm shaft assembly comes out, with some amount of care paid to lining up the pushrods so they are properly placed for reassembly. Next, get rid of the pushrods, for example. To install, use moly-base grease or engine assembly lube on the exposed ends of the pushrods and on the valve stem tips; place the pushrods in the appropriate holes in the rocker arms before placing the rocker arm shaft assembly on the cylinder head. Secure all rocker arm supports half a turn at a time until they touch the cylinder head and then torque to the indicated value in sequence. Adjust the valve clearance whenever required, and clean both the side of the rocker arm cover and the surfaces of the cylinder head gasket to fit a new gasket on the cover and all the tangs into the notches. Place the cover with all the gasket bearing surfaces clean; in the case of a distorted flange, use a hammer and a wooden block to correct it. Took the bolts to five foot pound and then again took the bolts to five foot pound after two minutes of interval. Last but not the least is the accelerator cable bracket followed by the crankcase ventilation system and the air cleaner assembly.

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- Other Name: Arm Assy - Valve Rocker; Rocker Arms
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- 1983-1986 Mercury Capri | 4 Cyl 2.3L, 6 Cyl 3.8L, 8 Cyl 5.0L | 3AT C3, 3AT C5, 4AT AOD, 4MT, 5MT
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- Other Name: Arm Assy - Valve Rocker; Rocker Arms
- Manufacturer Note: HSC
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1984-1986 Mercury Capri | 4 Cyl 2.3L, 6 Cyl 3.8L, 8 Cyl 5.0L | 3AT C3, 3AT C5, 4AT AOD, 4MT, 5MT
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- Other Name: Arm Assy - Valve Rocker; Rocker Arms
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1981-1985 Mercury Capri | 4 Cyl 2.3L, 6 Cyl 3.3L, 6 Cyl 3.8L, 8 Cyl 4.2L, 8 Cyl 5.0L | 3AT C3, 3AT C4, 3AT C5, 4AT AOD, 4MT, 5MT
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- Other Name: Arm Assy - Valve Rocker; Rocker Arms
- Manufacturer Note: exc. "Cobra"
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1980-1986 Mercury Capri | 4 Cyl 2.3L, 6 Cyl 3.3L, 6 Cyl 3.8L, 8 Cyl 4.2L, 8 Cyl 5.0L | 3AT C3, 3AT C4, 3AT C5, 4AT AOD, 4MT, 5MT
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Mercury Capri Valve Rocker Arm Assembly
Part Number: D8FZ-6564-A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Arm Assy - Valve Rocker; Rocker Arms
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1980-1986 Mercury Capri | 4 Cyl 2.3L, 6 Cyl 3.3L, 6 Cyl 3.8L, 8 Cyl 4.2L, 8 Cyl 5.0L | 3AT C3, 3AT C4, 3AT C5, 4AT AOD, 4MT, 5MT

Mercury Capri Rocker Arm

The Rocker Arm in the Mercury Capri controls valve movement with the camshaft, helping the sporty engine to breathe and make reliable power. Located between the pushrod and valve in older overhead valve designs or between the cam lobe and valve tip in overhead cam heads, this compact lever converts rotational movement into linear lift. The early Capri models, which were fitted with OHV V6 or V8 engines, applied stamped steel Rocker Arm units that pivoted on studs. The later performance versions were equipped with roller tipped or full roller Rocker Arm types which added needle bearings to reduce friction and enable the engines to survive higher revs. In the later versions of Mercury, the OHC four cylinder versions applied a compact center pivot Rocker Arm follower that eliminated pushrods, thus reducing weight and improving the accuracy of valve timing. The primary differences pertain to the design of the pivot and rolling element presence, with full rollers providing the greatly smooth action and stamped pieces remaining the greatly simple and greatly cheap. When there is wear and tear that extends the clearance of the valve train, the Rocker Arm can smash into several other parts, causing ticks, misfire, or possibly bent pushrods. Fresh oil and proper clearance keep each Mercury Capri valvetrain healthy for long Mercury service life on many Capri models.

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Q: How to remove and install Rocker Arm in 3.3L inline six cylinder engine on Mercury Capri?
A:
To take out the air cleaner assembly and crankcase ventilation system you should start by disconnecting the accelerator cable bracket. Further, pop off the rocker arm cover screws and pry off the rocker arm cover from the engine, the gasket being discarded. The rocker arm shaft bolts need to be turned in a circular pattern with half a turn in-between until the rocker arm shaft assembly comes out, with some amount of care paid to lining up the pushrods so they are properly placed for reassembly. Next, get rid of the pushrods, for example. To install, use moly-base grease or engine assembly lube on the exposed ends of the pushrods and on the valve stem tips; place the pushrods in the appropriate holes in the rocker arms before placing the rocker arm shaft assembly on the cylinder head. Secure all rocker arm supports half a turn at a time until they touch the cylinder head and then torque to the indicated value in sequence. Adjust the valve clearance whenever required, and clean both the side of the rocker arm cover and the surfaces of the cylinder head gasket to fit a new gasket on the cover and all the tangs into the notches. Place the cover with all the gasket bearing surfaces clean; in the case of a distorted flange, use a hammer and a wooden block to correct it. Took the bolts to five foot pound and then again took the bolts to five foot pound after two minutes of interval. Last but not the least is the accelerator cable bracket followed by the crankcase ventilation system and the air cleaner assembly.