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1984 F-150
300 I-6

I got my hands on a new 300 long block. Me and my bud are putting it in this weekend. What tips, tricks and any other stuff do I need to know? Stuff like the lifting points (where to hook the chain to when lifting), priming the oil pump, initial start up tasks, distributer placement (to find TDC) things like that. Just any overall tips and advice to remember when getting it in and cranking it up for the first time.

I'd appreciate ay help!

Elwood

 

I do recommend pre-lubricating it. I take the distributer out and run the oil pump with a 1/2" drill for a while and build up oil pressure.

 

I used BG extreme pressure concentrate when installing bearings on my rebuild. I've seen bearings with 50k of high revin' that looked brand new after assembly with this stuff. They also make a (pricey) "44k" which will clean up carbon the tank BEFORE sniff tests. BG products have been around for at least 30 years and I believe these two to be good ones.

I pulled my coil wire and cranked the engine with the starter for several short spins (3-5 secs) before starting it the first time. The drill method would probably do a better job of pre- lube if you don't mind pulling the dist.

 

ps...

'can't remember the lift points, but with the bell housing & clutch (manual only) the unit is rear heavy. I think I used a rear manifold bolt on the int/ex side and grabbed a front point form an unused (on my engine) threaded hole on the (front of the) head. It helps to have a good cherry picker. I also have a lift chain (attached to the engine)which will lock in front or behind of the median lift point once you begin hoisting. It takes some experimenting, but once you get it right, you should have the engine nearly horizontal once the 'picker has it up and off the stand. Up and in ... good luck! I wish it was as easy as that sounds...