changing timing chain on a 351m

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Dec 11, 2004 | 11:57 PM

maddog72

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changing timing chain on a 351m

can anyone tell me if i have to take off the oil pan to change the timing chain on a 351m 1979 f250?????

Dec 12, 2004 | 12:09 AM

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Dec 12, 2004 | 12:13 AM

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Yes, at least the front 4 bolts & loosen the others

Dec 12, 2004 | 05:13 PM

maddog72

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so do i have to raise the engine like if i was changing the oil pan gasket?

Dec 13, 2004 | 01:37 PM

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i have never loosened or removed any pan bolts. i trim a little off the ends of the inside tabs that hold the pan end seal so that the cover can sneak back in. not too much, just the little corners. and i reuse the old end seal(if it's ok) because it is smooshed a little and goes in easy. test fit the cover before you put the seal on to see if it sneaks in ok. use a little rtv on the inside where you trimmed and on the end seal. i haven't had one leak yet...by the book you should drop the pan and reseal it too.