1958 Ford Thunderbird Shop Manual

Year
1958
Make
Ford
Vehicle
Passenger Cars, Thunderbird
Type
Service Manual
Models
1958 Thunderbird with 352 V-8; conventional, overdrive and Cruise-O-Matic
Pages
360

This is the Ford Division shop manual for the 1958 Thunderbird, a unitized-body car powered by the 352 cubic inch Interceptor V-8 "Thunderbird Special". It is organized in 13 numbered groups, each with its own page prefix (1-2, 2-8 and so on) and, in most groups, numbered parts and sections. Transmission coverage includes the conventional 3-speed, the overdrive and the optional Cruise-O-Matic. Air conditioning service is not included; the foreword says it is covered in a separate manual. The last groups hold the maintenance and lubrication chart, the special tool list and specification tables.

Section 1-1 · Pages 5–47 (43 pages)

Group 1, Part 1: Engine

Description and service of the 352 cubic inch Interceptor V-8 (4.00 inch bore, 3.50 inch stroke, 10.2:1 compression). It explains the hydraulic valve lifters, lubrication, crankcase ventilation and cooling flow, then gives a trouble shooting chart, tune-up, tests and adjustments, engine removal, disassembly and assembly, cleaning and inspection, and in-chassis repairs.

What this section covers

  • Engine description and lubrication system
  • General engine trouble shooting chart
  • Tune-up and compression test
  • Valve timing and valve clearance
  • Engine removal and installation
  • Cylinder heads, valves and hydraulic lifters
  • Pistons, rods and bearings
  • Repairs with the engine in the chassis
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