I'm helping a friend install head studs and replace head gaskets on an '04 6.0.
The motor is now out of the truck and I'm looking for tips and techniques and things to look out for when pulling the heads. Thanks in advance!

 

The oil stand pipes. Make sure when you put the head back on that you put all the push rods and rocker assembly's back were they came from. Put the top little head bolts in first and hand tighten, then put the push rods and rocker assembly's in and torque down. Then torque the head per specs.

 

If you are using the lube that came with the ARP studs its 210lb-ft. Torque all of them to about 85lb-ft first then to 150lb-ft then finally 210lb-ft.

 

Be careful. Take your time and have someone help if you don't have a lift (I assume you do because you took the motor out)

 

Installation



1.NOTE: Use care to avoid scratching the blue compound on the cylinder head gasket. Install the gasket with the part number facing upward. Install the dowels and the cylinder head gasket.
2.NOTE: Position the fuel lines in place before the cylinder head is installed.
NOTE: The back two cylinder head bolts cannot be installed into the head in vehicle. Lightly lubricate the threads of two new cylinder head bolts with clean engine oil. Position these bolts in the head and secure them in position so they will clear the cylinder block deck as the head is installed.

Using the special tools and with the help of an assistant, install the cylinder head on the engine. Remove the special tools.












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3.Install the outer cylinder head bolts finger-tight.

4.NOTICE: To prevent engine damage, keep the push rods in the order in which they were removed. Install all push rods back in their original positions.
NOTE: Higher mileage engines require push rods to be cleaned so the cooper-colored end of the push rod can be identified.
NOTE: If a push rod has been replaced, it may not have a copper-colored end and can be installed with either end up.

Apply clean engine oil to each end of the push rods. Insert them into their respective positions with the copper-colored end up.

5.NOTE: Coat the end of each valve stem with clean engine oil. Install the eight valve bridges.

6.NOTICE: Rotate the crankshaft until the damper locating dowel notch is in the six o'clock position or engine damage can occur. Install the rocker arm assemblies and eight bolts.

7.NOTICE: Using too much engine oil on the threads of the cylinder head bolts can cause damage to the threads and poor sealing. Using anti-seize compounds, grease or any other lubricants other than engine oil on the cylinder head bolt threads can affect the true torque value of the bolts. NOTICE: Make sure the insulation blanket is not damaged (torn, cracked or fabric separated from the metallic skin) when installing the lower rear cylinder head bolt. If the insulation blanket is damaged, the entire blanket must be replaced. NOTE: It may be necessary to slightly compress or deform the insulation blanket to gain tool clearance to install the lower rear cylinder head bolt. NOTE: Lightly lubricate the new cylinder head bolt threads with clean engine oil. Install the new cylinder head retaining bolts finger-tight.



8.Tighten the head bolts in the following sequence.
1.Tighten bolts 1 through 10 to 88 Nm (65 lb-ft).
2.Tighten bolts 1 through 10 to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
3.Tighten bolts in sequence 1 through 10, clockwise 90 degrees.
4.Tighten bolts in sequence 1 through 10, a second time, clockwise 90 degrees.
5.Tighten bolts in sequence 1 through 10, a third time, clockwise 90 degrees.
6.Tighten bolts 11 through 15 anto 24 Nm (18 lb-ft).
7.Tighten bolts 11 through 15 to 31 Nm (23 lb-ft).



9.NOTE: Install a new lower 0-ring. Install a new crankcase to head tube assembly.

10.NOTE: Install new sealing washers. Install the fuel tube and the banjo bolt.
•For VitonOR sealing washers, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb- ft).
•For copper sealing washers, tighten to 38 Nm (28 lb- ft).

23.NOTICE: If the fuel injector oil inlet D-ring is damaged, a new fuel injector must be installed. Install new 0-rings and copper washer on the fuel injector. Lubricate the fuel injector and 0-rings liberally with clean engine oil.

24.NOTICE: Failure to tighten the injector properly can lead to engine failure. NOTICE: To prevent engine damage, do not use air tools to install the fuel injectors. The clip that extracts the injector can dislodge and fall into the oil drain hole. Install the fuel injector, fuel injector hold-down and bolt.

26.Apply engine oil to the top fuel injector 0-rings.

27.Install the high-pressure oil rail and bolts.
•Install the high-pressure oil rail.
•Install the bolts finger tight.

28.Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown.

29.Install the high-pressure oil line.



30.NOTE: Clean and inspect the valve cover gasket. Install a new gasket if necessary. Position the valve cover gasket. Install the valve cover and 11 bolts.

 

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http://www.dieselbombers.com/ford-po...procedure.html

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https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...-hvac-box.html

http://www.powerstroke.org/forum/6-0...dstud-job.html

 

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...rt-number.html

http://www.powerstroke.org/forum/gen...find-post.html

 

This is for an 2003 motor so somethings might be different like the stand pipe and High pressure oil rail.

 

Thanks for all the GREAT info guys.
This will help.

 

AllData is paid subscription service, so infringing on copyrighted material is in question. From the looks of it, something went a little haywire.....

 

Are we working on a PSD or a 3800 GM??? LOL

 

Well I'm not sure, each time you read through the thread something new comes up....entertaining at least and good way to protect your material.

 

This is because the links don't stay the same for each image, it rotates.

There's a way around this, but I'm not sure I should post it. Don't ask how I know...

 

Should be fixed now. Just tryng to help and I do pay for it. Want to listen to my Pink Floyd Music, I paid for it to.

 

There is no crime in sharing. There is in taking someone else's info and selling it though.