Engine diagram/schematic

[Bloovic]

This may already be on the site somewhere - if so forgive my lack of navigation skills - but it would be really helpful to dufuses (dufii?) like me if there were clear pictures/diagrams of the Ford 5.0 engine with appropriate labelling. Perhaps it could also include a short note explaining what each component does and approx cost of replacement/repair etc. I have the Haynes manual but this would be really useful to have right on the site I think. Is it worthwhile?

[1987cp]

Might not be a bad idea, especially for newer members or members messing with a type of vehicle they haven't played with before (i.e. Box owner buying his first Whale body).

[351wcrayz]

I agree, and just have the engine pic with the parts #rd some way, and have a seperate sheet w/ the #'s, telling what they are/what they do....IMO it would be a REALLY big help....

[Lincolnmania]

prices vary too much from state to state......and how can you put a flat rate time on removing rusted parts?......do like i do and check your local pricing for the best prices
if i had a scanner i could scan the panther section of my labor guide.....some of those flat rate times are a joke

[HerMajestysMechanic]

prices vary too much from state to state......and how can you put a flat rate time on removing rusted parts?......do like i do and check your local pricing for the best prices
if i had a scanner i could scan the panther section of my labor guide.....some of those flat rate times are a joke

Yeah, like the time they give for doing the heater core in a 91 :bs:

[85MercPark]

prices vary too much from state to state......and how can you put a flat rate time on removing rusted parts?......do like i do and check your local pricing for the best prices
if i had a scanner i could scan the panther section of my labor guide.....some of those flat rate times are a joke

Just add a disclaimer that those are best case scenario rates..

[88Vic]

Still, I think just a big pic of each type of engine with each different type of fuel delivery is a good idea. It'd help out noobs and stupid people like me.

[85MercPark]

It'd help out noobs and stupid people like me.

You are only stupid if you fail to listen and learn.

Not knowing is not being stupid. If it was I would be a frickin moron!!!

[88Vic]

I'm learning as much as I can but all the info you guys throw out is so cornfusing/overwhelming to me.

[Bloovic]

It would sure help me out. I have very little car smarts, let alone specific Crown Vic experience. Part of the reason I chose to drive a CV was because it seemed like a reasonable car to learn some DIY mechanics. However, because my car is my daily driver, I can't risk fecking something up. Having a feature like the one I suggested would help me get a handle on the basics and stop me looking like a dumbass when I do have to take my car to a shop. Kind of a Crown Vic Guide for Dummies.

[85MercPark]

We are all here to help

Don't be afraid to ask. We may laugh, but it's only because we have been there ourselves

[1987cp]

prices vary too much from state to state......and how can you put a flat rate time on removing rusted parts?......do like i do and check your local pricing for the best prices
if i had a scanner i could scan the panther section of my labor guide.....some of those flat rate times are a joke

Do they estimate way too much or too little time for the job?

[gadget73]

actually darknight posted a thread a while back and it turned into a 'name this part' type thing. lots of pics, etc. I wonder if I can find that, it would do well to be archived. Mind you it was for his CFI car, but theres a fair amount thats the same on an EFI car.

[1987cp]

Hm....

[FatNasty]

well here's a start. Found it on the net somewhere a while back, might have been here or lincolns online, cant remember.