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    new engine in, won't start...

    re: the crank timing - there are 3 timing marks and someone wrote that it's the middle of the three to align with TDC on the plastic cover. Is this correct? It looks to me like the first is painted white, but it's pretty hard to tell. I know that I can check the notch on the timing belt...
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    new engine in, won't start...

    new engine in, still won't start This is a case of needing to read ProjectSHO89's answer carefully. There are 3 index marks, and my mini shop manual says to make sure that you use the one with the white paint mark. The only problem is that I don't clearly see any white paint. Is it the notch...
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    new engine in, won't start...

    aargh! Does anyone know where I can get an oil pump to block gasket? Fast? Thanks.
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    new engine in, won't start...

    Thanks for all your help. I hope I can find an oil pump gasket before the weekend. -Mark 1992 3.0 MTX bored to 3.2 and Quaife
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    new engine in, won't start...

    Okay, it seems like you had the same problem I have. Did you need to replace the gasket, and, which one was it - the oil pump gasket? Since it has been a while since I assembled the engine, I've forgotten whether one needs to drop the oil pan to remove the oil pump. If the pan needs to come...
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    new engine in, won't start...

    Thanks Shawn and Steve. About the damper - I thought it was notched so that it could only go in one way. Is the "spout connector" the anodized piece that slips over the end of the crankshaft between the seal and the damper? Oil leak - it's a gusher, not a drip. But, based on what Shawn...
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    new engine in, won't start...

    Shawn, thanks. The problem is definitely not the dipstick tube. Do you know the easiest way to access the plug, given that the engine is in the car?
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    new engine in, won't start...

    I agree that the timing being so far advanced will keep the engine from starting, but doesn't the computer decide when to fire the spark plugs based on the info it gets from the crankshaft position sensor and the cam position sensor? How do you change the timing? You were right that the ground...
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    new engine in, won't start...

    I have my rebuilt engine installed, but can't get it going. Here are a couple of clues: the OBD reader says 111 in the KOEO position, and a timing light is showing a really big advance. The advance is maybe 70 degrees, which could be a hint. Then, if I get it going, I'll need to deal with...
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    service manual CD help

    still can't do it... My CD is named "92VEH02_0" and the folder structure at the root of the CD is "IMAGTRE", "T92CSERV", "T92SERV", and 5 similary named folders. I did a search for "View16" and don't find anything. Any other ideas? Thanks.
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    service manual CD help

    I have a Ford 1992 service CD and can't find an easy way to access the info on my Window XP system. It looks like the CD was originally for Windows 3.1, but I'm thinking there must be an index reader which would make it easy to find the diagram you want to see. The files are all TIF, so I...
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    3.2 head gaskets (again)

    Does anyone know the availability of these? Several months ago there was some talk about MidWest SHO selling MLS gaskets, and then there was some more talk about Josh selling 3.2 gaskets, but I can't seem to find any late information. If these sources are not available, would anyone be...
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    rod bushings

    No, the machine shop guy said "bushings." Because he has all the rods and I have none, I can't take a look at what he was talking about. I believe he was referring to the bushing on the rod that holds the piston pin.
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    rod bushings

    My machine shop let me know that 2 of the bushings on my connecting rods are worn out of spec. They wanted me to see if I could find a replacement. Has anyone else had this problem? If so, what was the solution? Thanks.
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    Hypercoat

    Thanks Please ask him when you see him. I'd be interested to know what's going on.
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