It's been a bad weekend
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It's been a bad weekend
So I had a head gasket let loose on our 07 f350 Saturday and then my dad passed away Sunday night.
Since my son has an 06 f250 we decided to do the repairs that way if his ever fails we can do his also.
We made a lot a progress Sunday on the tear down but does any one have any in site on removing the blower box for the ac/heat
I'm sure I will be asking more questions
Thanks for any help
Since my son has an 06 f250 we decided to do the repairs that way if his ever fails we can do his also.
We made a lot a progress Sunday on the tear down but does any one have any in site on removing the blower box for the ac/heat
I'm sure I will be asking more questions
Thanks for any help
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half the A/C box cover can be removed without having to do any recovery or refill and allow "enough" room to get the heads on and off. With a skinny enough ratchet/torque wrench even with head studs. Recently saw a thread on someone doing it, which gave me hope!
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Sorry to hear about your Dad, I bet that's tough. I don't want to imagine it...
Found these not too long ago...
Head Gasket R&R - How To Videos
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...to-videos.html
Found these not too long ago...
Head Gasket R&R - How To Videos
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...to-videos.html
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I don't have any experience with the head gaskets yet. But I DID lose both my parents in the not too distant past and it's rough, I offer my deepest sympathies.... and if it helps at all time does help heal the wounds. Try and dwell on the good times you two had I'm sure He'd want it that way. 
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Thanks everybody for the kind words
He's in a better place now, he's been in poor health for a long time.
As for as the ac box goes I talked to the guy that fixes my work vans.
There are 6 nuts that hold it on three above and three below the box holding the heater core behind the glove box. I already evacuated the system and have the equipment to vacuum and recharge.
Don't forget to disconnect the three vacuum lines under the heater core and remove the dip stick tube for the transmission.
It was said that you don't have to remove it but I did it gives you lots more room.
He's in a better place now, he's been in poor health for a long time.
As for as the ac box goes I talked to the guy that fixes my work vans.
There are 6 nuts that hold it on three above and three below the box holding the heater core behind the glove box. I already evacuated the system and have the equipment to vacuum and recharge.
Don't forget to disconnect the three vacuum lines under the heater core and remove the dip stick tube for the transmission.
It was said that you don't have to remove it but I did it gives you lots more room.
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Yes Im shure theres More room with it Gone
Where did you get the stuff to do A/C work?? mainly the VAC but if you had a Cheap place for all of it that would be Cool thanx
If you can would Love to see some Pics
Have fun
Where did you get the stuff to do A/C work?? mainly the VAC but if you had a Cheap place for all of it that would be Cool thanx
If you can would Love to see some Pics
Have fun
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Sorry to hear about your father. On the air box issue it does help. And having just redone head gaskets myself I found while working on the passenger side head bolts/studs that removing the drivers side motor mount and tilting the engine over a little made a huge difference when reinstalling the head. Also if you're putting in studs use o-rings to hold them in place in the head while setting it on the block so you don't have to try and fit them into the head once it's in place.
Best of luck.
Best of luck.
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I buy tools on eBay sometimes reclaimers, vacuum pumps ect.
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Sorry to hear about your father. On the air box issue it does help. And having just redone head gaskets myself I found while working on the passenger side head bolts/studs that removing the drivers side motor mount and tilting the engine over a little made a huge difference when reinstalling the head. Also if you're putting in studs use o-rings to hold them in place in the head while setting it on the block so you don't have to try and fit them into the head once it's in place.
Best of luck.
Best of luck.
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