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Jan 18, 2005 | 11:06 AM

Hotshotrucking

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Remanufactured longblock

Well I finially broke down and purchased a remanufactured longblock from http://rebuilt-auto-truck-engines.co...r=Long%20Block (Roadmaster) out of Houston TX, paid an extra $200 for extended warrenty 3yrs or 50,000 mi. other engine still runs but has that dreaded Hyper-lock by the sounds of it. So it arrives in a week and I swap a few parts and covers, new waterpump and t-stat, hoses, belts. Anything I need to know from the unexpected? Or any futher tips or tech sites that may be of help, books, etc. I'm all eye's and ears now. I'll keep you informed on the progress. Oh, longblock plus shipping both ways minus core charge was only $1536.20

Jan 18, 2005 | 02:15 PM

true4.2

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From: Lufkin

That sounds about right with the core reduction fee. There "shouldn't" be any unexpected problems with it, but you know how engine swaps go...

Jan 19, 2005 | 05:57 AM

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From: Cajun Country

I'm so glad to see you are going with a new long block.Good decision! If i'm not mistaken I think your longblock might come with a new water pump; unless is specifies it dont.
Before installing your old lower intake buy a few cans of carb cleaner and clean it good! Concentrate on the EGR ports! Use throttle body cleaner to clean the throttle body.
Good luck and keep us posted!

Jan 19, 2005 | 08:51 AM

Fedds3.0

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Just go slow and meticulous. If your the type of guy that can remember where every hose and wire goes, then great. If you're not, then make then with tape and write down everything so you don't forget a hose or electrical connector...or worse, get two backwards.

I would also advise degreasing the old motor first. Being able to see everything it the key.

Jan 20, 2005 | 08:30 AM

Hotshotrucking

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Getting ready

Hope to visit store to purchase needed supplies, not going to restart old engine, I'll just push it with a little help from the grandkids & wife. I'll start draining fluides, removing belts & hoses. I plan to use the tape to mark with for easy connect back, but I thought I would also use my digital camera and take as many picks from as many angles as I can. Question; will I be able to unbolt the tranny from the engine or is it an easyer job to pull both out then unbolt? and on the motor mounts, inspect and replace if needed, or just replace? For $25 I guess I should just buy the book at the auto store on the '97 f-150 that has all the specks.

Jan 20, 2005 | 09:36 AM

BlueOvalFitter

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From: Cajun Country

I would seperate the engine from the transmission.Then,upon installation,get two all-thread rods,screwed into the block,as guide pins to slide the trans back onto the engine.
Are you planning on keeping the truck? If so replace all the engine mounts.Is your serpentine belt original? You might want to buy a new one.

Jan 21, 2005 | 08:45 AM

travlnman

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Don't forget the old mechanics rule, if you start to tighten it, finish it, don't risk leaving anything inside the engine loose. I made that mistake once, and left a timing gear bolt loose, bad idea. As mentioned above, take your time, be obsessive, not compulsive, no detail too small. If you have a Haynes manual, it will help tons, if not , get one. Use a digital camera, or video camera to document your progress. It may help with questions later, like did I connect that hard to reach hose before I put all that stuff on top of it?