Hello, I have a 1992 F150 Supercab 302 with 195K miles 2 wheel drive with an E4OD. Due to a number of issues (replacing oil pan gasket, water pump, timing cover gasket, TPS), I figured it would be "easier" to pull the motor.

I have never pulled a motor before, but I will be at the auto skills garage on post and they have the tools and knowledge to help me, however I want to have a plan going in.

Here is my plan so far:
-drain cooling system and oil
-disconnect/remove battery
-remove air intake box and hoses and PCV hose
-disconnect/remove radiator/fan/fan shroud
-disconnect power steering lines
-discharge ac System and disconnect lines to compressor
-release fuel pressure. disconnect fuel supply and return lines
-disconnect accelerator cable, transmission shift rod, speed control linkages from throttle body
-disconnect vacuum lines, heater hoses, electrical wiring
-disconnect primary wire at coil and brake booster hose at engine
-remove engine to transmission upper bolts
-remove starter
-separate headers from exhaust pipes
-disconnect engine mounts
-remove remaining bell housing to engine bolts

Questions:
-When removing the radiator, does the transmission cooler come out with it, or do I remove the cooler first?

-Do i need to remove the AC compressor, alternator, and power steering pump before removing the engine?

-PLEASE any advice on any step is much appreciated. I enjoy working on my truck, but this will be by far the most involved repair I have done. Thanks for your help!

 

My suggestion.

remove the hood
Disconnect the battery and engine ground
Do not remove the rad but remove the hoses, fan and shrowd.
Remove the upper intake and disconnect all wiring and lay it to the side.
Remove accessories and brackets on the front of the motor but do not disturb any AC lines.. leave them connected to the the compressor.
Disconnect the exhaust at the manifolds.
Remove TC bolts.
Remove belhousing bolts
Disconnect engine mounts from the engine but not the chassis
Put a piece of plywood over the rad to protect it.
Attach your hoist and take the weight of the engine just off the mounts, then shimmy the engine off the trans(make sure the TC stays in the trans), pull the engine up and out.

 

Conanski, thanks for your help. That does sound more simple than my original plan. Do you have any advice for removing the fuel rails/lines? I've never removed them before. Thanks!

 

Get a set of these to disconnect the fuel lines around the engine:

Performance Tool W83148 - Disconnect Tool | O'Reilly Auto Parts

I find these small versions will more easily fit into tight spaces than the bigger tools.

As Connanski said, if yo can dismount the AC compressor and set it aside, you should not have to break their lines. Those slip-fit couplings will also rotate, so don't be afraid to do that if you find you have to twist a line.

 

Perfect xlt4wd90, thanks for your help!