HPOP replacement
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HPOP replacement
Hi, I am about to replace my stock hpop with a T500 and wanted to ask you guys if you have any tips, and are there any special tools that I will need. BTW I have a 1995 F350. Thanks!
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Yes, I have a tip. Do not over tighten the bolts, you are screwing them into aluminum and they will stripe real easy. Ask me how I know, lol. Also, use some anti-seize on the threads. I can't remember the torque but its really not necessary to get them real tight because of the rotation of the gear it draws the hpop into the timing cover. Not a bad job, good luck!
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Yes, I have a tip. Do not over tighten the bolts, you are screwing them into aluminum and they will stripe real easy. Ask me how I know, lol. Also, use some anti-seize on the threads. I can't remember the torque but its really not necessary to get them real tight because of the rotation of the gear it draws the hpop into the timing cover. Not a bad job, good luck!
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It can be done with a wrench or you can go to Home Depot or lowes and get a shower socket Lot cheaper
The worst part is getting that damn gear bolt cover back on without smearing your rtv everywhere
The worst part is getting that damn gear bolt cover back on without smearing your rtv everywhere
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You can also buy a kit from Riffraff or make your own that places steel inserts into the front cover. Easy to do then there is no worry to stripping the front cover threads. Iirc kit comes with drill bit, new thread cutting die, inserts. Also helps if you have a short Li ion drill as the intake plenum passenger side is in the way, short drill just fits. Well worth the effort as the aluminum front cover is easy to strip.
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