I have purchased a project truck through an Auction site. Initial goal was to see if I could get it to run. I did and in doing so I’ve discovered #8 cylinder has burnt piston. I’m going to attempt to replace piston and all gaskets involved. I’m close to pulling motor today and many problems I have encountered are hardware problems. Appears every time this truck had a problem the last owner lost bolts and used what he found in a bucket lol. Can someone lead me to a manual or site that will identify the original fastener size? Example: passenger side head where alternator bracket is mounted. What was the original size bolts, pitch and length. I have removed so much from motor and zip locked labeled bags for hardware that came off. Only problem is most is incorrect or missing. Any help would be much appreciated.
Jeff

 

That would be an interesting resource if it exists. ???

The one thing that drives me batty about these mid nineties Fords is that they are half metric and half standard fasteners.

You need to get all of your tools out for some of the most basic repairs.

Good luck and welcome to FTE

 

Exactly. I did pull the motor today but myself... rookie I am. It showed.. I didn’t get my hoist centered well and motor fell down and forward breaking off top of bell housing on C6.

 

 

Is one side of the nut beveled like a lug nut? If so, it's an all metal top lock nut. It will start by hand for 2-3 threads but you will have to wrench it the rest of the way on.