Help with 60k

[jackson.sho]

I understand alot of you are doing your 60k valve service yourselves. Where can I find instructions on how to do it. I have searched the internet and found no good, complete procedures. I don't have a service book, and my intake manifold is off already so I need to know what to do next. Can someone give me instructions, or tell me what they used to do 60k valve lash?
Thanks,
Jackson

 

[pete c]

how far are you from richardson. you could get sdpatt to show you how to do the best damn 60k you'll ever see. I hear he charges gas money and a 12 pack wink .

But if that's to steep for ya, do a search on 60k maintenance and you'll find all ya ever wanted to know. BTW, do you have the shim kit? You can rent it from shonut (I think).

<small>[ July 30, 2002, 04:32 AM: Message edited by: pete c ]</small>

 

[N3FOL]

Doing a 60K is a big job as far as I am concerned. I did my 60K on my 1995 SHO a week ago. I had 103,000 miles on it. At any rate, I planned my 60K long before I actually did the job. First, I got hold of a Ford SHO shop manual and a Chilton manual for supplement. I read and read and read. Next, I slowly ordered the parts that I need as well as cleaning materials in a span of two months. Then I carefully tackled the job which took me two weekends and four weekdays for a total of 60 hours or so...

I am not trying to scare you, but it is best to really get hold of a repair manual and be familiar with your car. (Internet resources is a great place to get additional information) I would concentrate on your valve adjustment, CPS, belts and front main seal first. I will post my whole entire experience on this forum this weekend.

Get all your tools and parts together (shims, plugs, wires, etc.) before starting the job. I was a rookie on all this with no formal automotive mechanics training...but I did it myself.

On the other hand, if you just want valve adjustment/shim replacement procedure instructions...a straight forward source would be a VHS tape sold by Cincy SHO for $25.00.

Good Luck.

 

[luigisho]

Josh at Sho Nut Performance has a good video done by our own Mark N. for around $20. sdpatt has some very good info. I'm sure he'd e-mail if you asked.