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Old May 23, 2004 | 08:20 PM
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cab removal for engine replacement?

I was recently told that in order to replace motors in these truck it neccessary to remove the CAB! I kinda scoffed at this, but after a quick look at my 4.6 it does look pretty tight in there. I don't need a new motor, just wondering. Surely this isn't true
 
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Old May 23, 2004 | 08:36 PM
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It's not neccessary but I find it way easier to remove the body than to try to get the engine out from under the hood. I've done quite a few this way now.
For some pictures of what this looks like go to http://flatratetech.com/images/nav_how_to.htm
 
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Old May 23, 2004 | 08:54 PM
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Thanks Racerguy, it doesn't look so bad after seeing the pictures. In my head I was pictureing much more actual disassembly.
 
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Old May 24, 2004 | 12:01 AM
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It really isn't bad to do.
I can have the body off in about an hour.
After that working on the engine is a piece of cake.
 
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Old May 24, 2004 | 07:03 AM
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Dang. That way would be so much easier. I just swapped out a 4.6 in an F150 while parked on the street, so it can be done. I guess having something to lift the body is the hard part for the do it yourselfer. My knuckles would have been so grateful.
 
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