Basic data for adjustments and monitoring

Clearances in the valve drive mechanism, mm:

• engine model GLA-TK, TL (GL): intake valves - 0.22 (0,20-0,25) exhaust valves - 0.59 (0,56-0.61).
• engine model L7: inlet valves - 0.15 exhaust valves - 0.20.

Other models of engines with hydraulic pushers. The minimum frequency of rotation of the crankshaft, rpm - 750-850.

Oil pressure in the engine lubrication system at an oil temperature of 80°C and a crankshaft speed of 2000 rpm. kgf/cm² — 2.8/1.5 (for GLA engine).

Minimum oil pressure in the engine lubrication system at an oil temperature of 80°C and an engine speed of 750 rpm. kgf/cm² — 1.0/0.6 (for GLA engine).

The maximum allowable oil pressure, kgf / cm² - 5.0.

The operating temperature of the liquid in the cooling system,°C - 85-102.

Expansion tank coolant level - between marks «Min» And «max».

Deflection of the drive belt of auxiliary units of the GLA engine when pressed with a finger in the middle of the branch between the generator and the water pump, mm - 13.

Gap between spark plug electrodes, mm:

• for carburetor engines - 0.6;
• with fuel injection - 0.75.

Initial ignition timing up to TDC, deg 12 (10 for GLA).

The gap between the crankshaft position sensor and the flywheel, mm - 0.8-1.2.

Full travel of the clutch pedal, mm - 155.

Fuel supply pressure for carburetor engines, kgf / cm² - 0.22-0.35.

Fuel supply pressure by electric fuel pump, kgf / cm² - 4.7-5.5.

Oil pressure in automatic gearbox*. kgf/cm²:

• idle, selector lever in all positions except "R": 4,2-5,1/3,9-5,0;
• idle, selector lever in position "R": 5,8-8,4 /6,2-8,7;
• with the accelerator pedal fully depressed (no more than 5 sec), brakes applied:
• selector lever in positions «ABOUT». «2» And «1»: 7,1-8,2/7,7-9,0;
• selector lever in position «R»: 14,7-18,2/14,9-18,6.

* First value for boxes ending with BD. the second is for boxes with the letters BA.

The minimum allowable thickness of linings for brake pads, mm - 1.5.

Fluid level in the reservoir of the hydraulic drive of the brakes - between the marks «Min» And «max».

The convergence of the front wheels for a car without load, mm - 1.0-3.0.

Tire pressure with a driver and two passengers, kgf / cm² - 1.8.

CO content in exhaust gases,%:

• for carburetor engines: 1.0-2.0;
• for engines with injection: 1.0-1.5.

Applied fuels and lubricants and operating fluids

Refueling point	Capacity, l	Name	Replacement frequency
Fuel tank	Cars with engines of all models, except GLA - 40; since May 1983 - 48; with GLA-34 engine	Cars with engines of all models, except GMA and GLA - gasoline with an octane rating of at least 95; GMA and GLA models - gasoline with an octane rating of at least 91
Lubrication system	Cars of all models except XR3 - 3.75 (including 0.25 l in oil filter).Cars «Escort» since the end of 1982 - 3.5	All-weather engine oil SAE 10W30. SAE 10W40 or Ford Super Motor Oil	Every 10,000 km run
Engine cooling system	Vehicles with GMA engines. GPA, GLA - 6.2; JPA - 7.1; LPA, LUA - 6.9; LRA. L7 - 7.8	Ford Super Plus antifreeze mixture with the designation SSM-97 B-9103 A, since 1984 - A 800 X 19544 - A (45%) and distilled water (55%)	Every 60,000 km or every two years
Transmission housing: four-speed five-speed automatic	2,8 3,1 7,9	Ford SQ-M2C-9008-A (EP 80) The same SAM 2C 9010, not compatible with other oils	For the life of the box. Check the level every 10,000 km
Hydraulic brake system	0,5	Brake fluid ZAM-6S-9101ipi A or C (yellow color) or ESEAM-6C-1001-A (Green colour) SAE 70 R3	Every 60,000 km or every three years
Steering gear housing	0,95	Semi-fluid grease SAM-1C-9106-A according to Ford specification	For the life of the mechanism. Check the level every 30,000 km