Pulling the Engine
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From: KC Metro
Pulling the Engine
Also, are you planning on pulling just the engine, or the transmission with it, and also, as asked before, is it a 4x4, and if so will you be pulling the Transfer case at the same time?
with the front clip removed from my 78 Bronco, a friend and I pulled the engine and the transmission together in just over an hour. So it depends on too many variables to consider.
Do you have any engine pulling experience? Or do you have any friends to help you out, and if so, do they have experience?
Like I said, we pulled my 351m out of the bronco in just over and hour, but without the front clip, it was just a matter or hooking on and pulling it out. I would recommend removing the radiator and radiator support if anything, it was easier for us to have the full clip off to be able to use 2x4s to help it along as I pulled the hoist, but this isnt necessary, and is alot of work to get the front end fully removed. But as I said, I would at least remove the radiator and support so you can still just pull it out and not have to crank it up 10 feet in the air (probably really about 5-6 feet)
I wish you luck!
-Daniel
with the front clip removed from my 78 Bronco, a friend and I pulled the engine and the transmission together in just over an hour. So it depends on too many variables to consider.
Do you have any engine pulling experience? Or do you have any friends to help you out, and if so, do they have experience?
Like I said, we pulled my 351m out of the bronco in just over and hour, but without the front clip, it was just a matter or hooking on and pulling it out. I would recommend removing the radiator and radiator support if anything, it was easier for us to have the full clip off to be able to use 2x4s to help it along as I pulled the hoist, but this isnt necessary, and is alot of work to get the front end fully removed. But as I said, I would at least remove the radiator and support so you can still just pull it out and not have to crank it up 10 feet in the air (probably really about 5-6 feet)
I wish you luck!
-Daniel
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Pulling the Engine
Hi,
I have never removed an engine but my uncle has 25+ years with this and I would have his help (if i can convince him he needs a broken down i/o boat). It is a 2WD and I want to redo the front end (shocks, coils, bushings) I'm trying to save as much money as possible this "project" will break my bank if I don't do the work myself. I want to do most of the work with his guidance. I've been looking at the front end axles and shocks and bushings, it all looks fairly simple with the right access and tools I hate to pay somebody a boat load. The reason I want to pull the engine is to replace the rear seals and possibly but in all new bearings in the bottom.
Thanks again everyone.
I have never removed an engine but my uncle has 25+ years with this and I would have his help (if i can convince him he needs a broken down i/o boat). It is a 2WD and I want to redo the front end (shocks, coils, bushings) I'm trying to save as much money as possible this "project" will break my bank if I don't do the work myself. I want to do most of the work with his guidance. I've been looking at the front end axles and shocks and bushings, it all looks fairly simple with the right access and tools I hate to pay somebody a boat load. The reason I want to pull the engine is to replace the rear seals and possibly but in all new bearings in the bottom.
Thanks again everyone.
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A friend of mine and I pulled a 351 Windsor and put a new one in a '85 F-150 in about 6 hours. Drove it out of there. We were working fast, have awesome air tools, and have done it before. If this is your first time, and even with help, I would block off a Saturday afternoon. Because you are unfamiliar with it all, you will want to take the time to label everything you disconnect. And don't be like my Dodge buddy and take all the hardware and misc. pieces and throw them in one box. Take the time to know what goes with what so when you put it back in it will go easier. I would also remove the radiator when you do this - less likely to hurt it that way and you get some more room. Also, since it is 2wd I would pull the tranny at the same time - only because it's easier to mate the two up on the garage floor for the reinstallation. While your engine is out take some time also to clean the engine compartment, paint what has some rust, etc. Clean and paint the engine - get a master gasket kit so you can replace everything. It's EASY to do when it's on an engine stand, and your truck won't leak ANYTHING. Master gasket kits are not that expensive and WELL worth the time and money.
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In my opinion, I'd do the work with the engine in the truck. But I am cheap and lazy.
I just replaced the rear main seal on my 460 in a 78 F150 4x4 with the engine in the truck. It took all of about 2 hours and all I removed was the oil pan and tranny inspection cover. I could easily replace the bearings and even the rings with the engine in. However, I have a 6" susp. lift which makes it much easier.
Kevin K.
I just replaced the rear main seal on my 460 in a 78 F150 4x4 with the engine in the truck. It took all of about 2 hours and all I removed was the oil pan and tranny inspection cover. I could easily replace the bearings and even the rings with the engine in. However, I have a 6" susp. lift which makes it much easier.
Kevin K.
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i've done my 360 out of my '76 ranger in 2 hours with another person. we are just farm mechanics 
, but have done this kind of stuff before. it's not terribly difficult, just a lot to disconnect.
, but have done this kind of stuff before. it's not terribly difficult, just a lot to disconnect.
