Never done this...!!!
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Never done this...!!!
OK, so I'm gonna attempt to change the intake manifold gaskets on my '84 XLT, since they are suspect in a coolant leak.
I was reading the Haynes shop manual and it says to get an engine hoist (or a friend) to help lift up the manifold once I have all the bolts removed. Is it THAT heavy? I can't imagine it being that bad.
A little help please...
thanks...
I was reading the Haynes shop manual and it says to get an engine hoist (or a friend) to help lift up the manifold once I have all the bolts removed. Is it THAT heavy? I can't imagine it being that bad.
A little help please...
thanks...
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Never done this...!!!
It's not heavy but it is awkward. Taking it out by yourself shouldn't be a problem but setting it back in straight without a gasket slipping
might be another story. It's easier with two.
1989 Centurion Classic Bronco
1979 Bronco XLT
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might be another story. It's easier with two.1989 Centurion Classic Bronco
1979 Bronco XLT
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emboyd:
The prior posts are correct, however, you may have a factor leaning in your favor. I believe in an earlier post you mentioned that you have an Edelbrock carb (4 bbl., I'm assuming). Do you have a factory cast iron intake for the 4 bbl. (from an older engine..... the '80's truck 302's, to my knowledge, had 2 bbl.'s from the factory.)? I'd be willing to bet that you have an aftermarket aluminum intake (Edelbrock, or otherwise), which will be considerably lighter weight. You still may have a problem popping it loose, and you'll still want to consider having a friend help line it up when reinstalling, but yours will probably be easier to handle. Good luck!
The prior posts are correct, however, you may have a factor leaning in your favor. I believe in an earlier post you mentioned that you have an Edelbrock carb (4 bbl., I'm assuming). Do you have a factory cast iron intake for the 4 bbl. (from an older engine..... the '80's truck 302's, to my knowledge, had 2 bbl.'s from the factory.)? I'd be willing to bet that you have an aftermarket aluminum intake (Edelbrock, or otherwise), which will be considerably lighter weight. You still may have a problem popping it loose, and you'll still want to consider having a friend help line it up when reinstalling, but yours will probably be easier to handle. Good luck!
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>emboyd:
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>The prior posts are correct, however, you may have a factor
>leaning in your favor. I believe in an earlier post you
>mentioned that you have an Edelbrock carb (4 bbl., I'm
>assuming). Do you have a factory cast iron intake for the 4
>bbl. (from an older engine..... the '80's truck 302's, to my
>knowledge, had 2 bbl.'s from the factory.)? I'd be willing
>to bet that you have an aftermarket aluminum intake
>(Edelbrock, or otherwise), which will be considerably
>lighter weight. You still may have a problem popping it
>loose, and you'll still want to consider having a friend
>help line it up when reinstalling, but yours will probably
>be easier to handle. Good luck!
That's right, Mr. Restorit! I've got an Edelbrock aluminum intake. Nonetheless, I decided to just check the snugness of the bolts. So far, it all seems to be working to stop the leaking. Someone told me I should go back to this engine after a few thousand miles and check the tightness of all the bolts. I had over looked the Intake Manifold. So, all is well.
Thanks for all your help, all of you.
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>The prior posts are correct, however, you may have a factor
>leaning in your favor. I believe in an earlier post you
>mentioned that you have an Edelbrock carb (4 bbl., I'm
>assuming). Do you have a factory cast iron intake for the 4
>bbl. (from an older engine..... the '80's truck 302's, to my
>knowledge, had 2 bbl.'s from the factory.)? I'd be willing
>to bet that you have an aftermarket aluminum intake
>(Edelbrock, or otherwise), which will be considerably
>lighter weight. You still may have a problem popping it
>loose, and you'll still want to consider having a friend
>help line it up when reinstalling, but yours will probably
>be easier to handle. Good luck!
That's right, Mr. Restorit! I've got an Edelbrock aluminum intake. Nonetheless, I decided to just check the snugness of the bolts. So far, it all seems to be working to stop the leaking. Someone told me I should go back to this engine after a few thousand miles and check the tightness of all the bolts. I had over looked the Intake Manifold. So, all is well.
Thanks for all your help, all of you.
