Removing the Engine
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Stoning the Block
Thanks to those of you for your responses regarding stoning my block. Jack...you're a technical wizard. I was straining to grasp all the info you posted!
Anyway...my garage party starts next week and I'll begin posting the engine removal photos as I go. Since deciding to pull the engine I'm looking forward to the project even more. Working on the engine while its hanging from a stand, instead of laying on the engine and reaching down to do everything will be a positive for me.
David
Anyway...my garage party starts next week and I'll begin posting the engine removal photos as I go. Since deciding to pull the engine I'm looking forward to the project even more. Working on the engine while its hanging from a stand, instead of laying on the engine and reaching down to do everything will be a positive for me.
David
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Anyway, once I decided to pull the engine I've planned for additional work if necessary; front and rear crank seals, and removal of the lower crankcase for resealing.
I'll paint the block and valve covers a light gray, to make general inspections a little easier when the engine is back in the truck.
I have no schedule to meet and since winter is here this gives me something to do for a while. When working on the truck and engine project I keep the garage at about 65 degrees, and the Pandora music is peaceful.
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For head gaskets, probably. However, pulling off the grille, bumper and a bunch of radiators wasn't hard. It's kinda nice being able to stand on the floor, in the engine bay and lean against the front pulleys and be able to access a LOT of stuff by just reaching. I've done the laying on the engine thing before. While I was loosening all the intake manifold bolts and then lifting it out, goodness that was so much nicer.
Anyway, once I decided to pull the engine I've planned for additional work if necessary; front and rear crank seals, and removal of the lower crankcase for resealing.
I'll paint the block and valve covers a light gray, to make general inspections a little easier when the engine is back in the truck.
I have no schedule to meet and since winter is here this gives me something to do for a while. When working on the truck and engine project I keep the garage at about 65 degrees, and the Pandora music is peaceful.
Anyway, once I decided to pull the engine I've planned for additional work if necessary; front and rear crank seals, and removal of the lower crankcase for resealing.
I'll paint the block and valve covers a light gray, to make general inspections a little easier when the engine is back in the truck.
I have no schedule to meet and since winter is here this gives me something to do for a while. When working on the truck and engine project I keep the garage at about 65 degrees, and the Pandora music is peaceful.
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Pay close attention to the drivers side head, particularly how the fuel line runs between it and the front cover. That line has to be in place when the head is installed. The lifting bracket on the head and front cover are too close so make sure the lines are in place when you set the head.
I also use Felpro.
I also use Felpro.
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Pay close attention to the drivers side head, particularly how the fuel line runs between it and the front cover. That line has to be in place when the head is installed. The lifting bracket on the head and front cover are too close so make sure the lines are in place when you set the head.
I also use Felpro.
I also use Felpro.
Per4mance and 87crewdually..... I'm having my heads rebuilt and they'll be O-ringed. Would you share why you prefer Fel-Pros?
#44
Like everything in life, it's in the prep work. Clean surfaces, clean environment, proper torque procedure, and ARP's to start. Clean the threads of the block, blow out all the holes, and don't over do it with the ARP torque lube. You don't want to contaminate the surfaces or gob it on the threads. Light even coat, and don't tighten the studs in the block just hand snug.
I hope you don't mind pics but heres the bulk of what I used. The heads are new from Kill Devil Diesel. The items I got through Amazon. Just make sure you know what size dowel hole are in your heads, 18 or 20mm. The gaskets are different.