Removing the Engine
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 1,652
Likes: 79
From: Mooresville, NC
We've been customers of McMaster-Carr for many many moons --- they really have quite the selection and it seems we get most of the stuff next day or 2nd day....................I recommend them.
Hotshot
Joined: Dec 2014
Posts: 17,831
Likes: 3,115
From: Jersey Shore
Yep, I've been dealing with them on a professional and personal basis for almost 40 years. The pricing can be a little high but the one warehouse is driving distance away. I typically get things the next day, Monday if I order Sat morning. And the return policy is phenomenal, no time limit, no questions asked.
Freshman User
Joined: Feb 2017
Posts: 33
Likes: 0
I used a ratchet strap to the frame rails to hold up the tranny. I just used a chain diagonally across, to pull the engine. I made a little cone out of thin metal (like a soda can) to make a guide for the torque converter. I put tape on the harmonic balancer and marked (and numbered) where the converter bolts were for torquing.
Hotshot
Joined: Dec 2014
Posts: 17,831
Likes: 3,115
From: Jersey Shore
I used a ratchet strap to the frame rails to hold up the tranny. I just used a chain diagonally across, to pull the engine. I made a little cone out of thin metal (like a soda can) to make a guide for the torque converter. I put tape on the harmonic balancer and marked (and numbered) where the converter bolts were for torquing.
Thread Starter
|
Tuned
Joined: Apr 2017
Posts: 278
Likes: 1
From: Maryland
Today I got halfway thru relocating some overhead fluorescent lighting in the garage, and will be replacing them with two LED flat panel lights. Each panel is 2' x 4' and puts out 6250 lumens. I may be wearing sunglasses during the engine pull.
The propane powered forced air heater arrived 2 days ago. It puts out great heat for its compact size, and should make this winter engine pull a lot more comfortable.
Got a new 3/4" drive torque wrench, a longer breaker bar and some more goodies to help with the project.
David
The propane powered forced air heater arrived 2 days ago. It puts out great heat for its compact size, and should make this winter engine pull a lot more comfortable.
Got a new 3/4" drive torque wrench, a longer breaker bar and some more goodies to help with the project.
David
Thread Starter
|
Tuned
Joined: Apr 2017
Posts: 278
Likes: 1
From: Maryland
I agree! Normally my hands will ache, so we keep a bottle of Aleve.
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership
Brett Foote
10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches
Pouria Savadkouei
Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained
Brett Foote
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer
Joe Kucinski
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies
Joe Kucinski
Hotshot
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 10,590
Likes: 382
From: Texas
Beer is ALMOST the most important part.
Senior User
Joined: Mar 2015
Posts: 157
Likes: 0
From: Niagara Falls, NY
A handy little tool to use for the upper starter bolt is this extension with a magnet. I used this coupled with another 6" extension. This little thing is great for a lot of things on the 6.0 where dropping bolts and nuts are critical.
https://store.snapon.com/Adaptors-Ma...r-P631048.aspx
https://store.snapon.com/Adaptors-Ma...r-P631048.aspx
Thread Starter
|
Tuned
Joined: Apr 2017
Posts: 278
Likes: 1
From: Maryland
A handy little tool to use for the upper starter bolt is this extension with a magnet. I used this coupled with another 6" extension. This little thing is great for a lot of things on the 6.0 where dropping bolts and nuts are critical.
https://store.snapon.com/Adaptors-Ma...r-P631048.aspx
https://store.snapon.com/Adaptors-Ma...r-P631048.aspx
https://www.ebay.com/itm/GearWrench-...72.m2749.l2649
David
