I have a 1972 camper special with a 390, and I am wondering if I will be able to remove the engine with the exhaust manifolds on, or do I have to remove them. It looks like it will be close to the power brake booster. But I am going to remove the radiator so hopefully I can clear it. Any help would be much appreciated.

 

We replaced the 390 in my 71 F350 a year ago and I don`t recall any problems with the exhaust manifolds hitting the booster..the rad and fan will have to come off.

 

great, thanks for the info.......

 

I had more of an issue with my heater box than anything when I pulled my 360.

 

Was it a straight heater box or heater/airconditioner? On my 78 with factory air it was ugly tight and some po has done alot of damage to it.

 

Factory A/C got er out though, the new headers are gonna be fun to get back in though.

 

Lay the headers against the inner fenders, drop in motor and bolt up, piece of cake.
.....o&o>.....

 

how did you get that damn tranny to engine bolt on the top left side out? (left side when sitting in the cab)? the one that can only be reached by a childs hand?

 

wobble joints and about 3 foot of extensions......

 

thanks chicken, that did the trick- the universal joint and the long 3/8 extension with a breaker bar got her moving and out!

 

choken ...... smokenchoken......... i like my oil shaken not stirred