2005 Ford Excursion 6.8 v10 replacement
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Didn't finish reply. I'm no spring chicken myself and 8 hours seems right on spot. Also agree with you that everything was very easy and only one manifold stud broke. Where did you get your replacement engine from ? Anyways thanks for the info and good luck with your engine....
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Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. I used the alternator holes on the front and the 2 transmission bolt holes at the top on the back. I ran a tap into them from the inside of the V just to make sure that the threads were good and bolted the chain up there. I have an adjustable engine sling that allowed me to change angle as needed.
I don't need a new engine as mine is running fine. It only has 60k miles on it at this point. The only reason I decided to pull it out was to drill the exhaust studs. Some might say that is crazy but I tried a few and did not like the way it was going so I decided to pull it and take the opportunity to clean and paint the engine compartment. While I was at it I also decided to take the front suspension apart and sand blast, paint and replace all the parts that might need attention. I also bought some OUO Radius arms that I will install when I put it all back together. Is a lot of work but I have nothing better to do with my spare time. You can find engines on the net with a couple of Google searches but I can't speak to the quality of any of them.
Have fun...
I don't need a new engine as mine is running fine. It only has 60k miles on it at this point. The only reason I decided to pull it out was to drill the exhaust studs. Some might say that is crazy but I tried a few and did not like the way it was going so I decided to pull it and take the opportunity to clean and paint the engine compartment. While I was at it I also decided to take the front suspension apart and sand blast, paint and replace all the parts that might need attention. I also bought some OUO Radius arms that I will install when I put it all back together. Is a lot of work but I have nothing better to do with my spare time. You can find engines on the net with a couple of Google searches but I can't speak to the quality of any of them.
Have fun...
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