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7.3 PSD engine installation - pics and description
This is a continuation of my 'engine removal' thread.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post12520627 I pulled the engine out of my Excursion at a friends shop in KS, where it broke down. He insisted I pull all the stuff off the front-end and I was taught 'When in Rome, do as the Romans do'. This is NOT what I recommend, or what I will ever do again....... So, after degreasing and thoroughly cleaning the engine bay - it received a fresh coat of paint: http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps52a52513.jpg The engine was prepped with more fresh paint and up-pipes were installed as well as engine wire harness, etc. I also pulled and inspected injectors, but would recommend at least checking the TQ on injector hold-down bolts and all the rocker arm bolts. Also, replace or at least ohm the GP's. If you are unsure about oil cooler, rebuild it as well. Its not a bad idea to go ahead and rebuild the fuel bowl if it hasn't been already. NOW, is the time for all of this. http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m...psb02e0ecf.jpg http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps4711bfd8.jpg http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m...psa6fab01c.jpg Here we go! http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps82f21ae8.jpg http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps9d2b4e6e.jpg I put a rag on the x-member so I didn't scratch my oil pan... :p http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps40a7b21b.jpg Almost home! At this point, I had to jack up the transmission to allow the flexplate to get into the bellhousing. This was as far as the engine would go back before I did this: http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps5a941259.jpg http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps4fc7a4ac.jpg Then it was a matter of lowering the engine and trans 'together' so the dowels lined up with the holes in the trans: http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps6d71334e.jpg http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps5ca64a81.jpg And its IN: http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m...psf0db14d9.jpg http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m...psb099bf94.jpg At this point, I loosely installed the 'long' trans bolts one at a time. Ran out of time for the day... I hope to get the rest of it done today after work. More then!! :-X22 Btw, if I was putting this in with the front-end on the truck I would've put the accessories on the front of the engine. ;) I cannot begin to express how much EASIER it is to install an engine in front of an auto trans..... :-X15 I have yet to install one in front of a ZF6 without jacking the front of the cab up several inches. While this added step in itself is no big deal (removing all but the rear cab bolts) - the actual work of lining the trans input shaft up with the clutch and pilot bearing as well as the dowel pins, etc is a major PITA!!! :-X18 |
Good work, looking forward to the finished project. When my time comes in 4 or 5 months I hope to manage the out and in both in one glorious (pain filled) weekend.
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Good job Jason. Subscribing. :)
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Looks great. Take it easy on those brakes when it is running until you can order more
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Originally Posted by 1fixitman
(Post 12596115)
Looks great. Take it easy on those brakes when it is running until you can order more
Lol. Shouldn't be a problem. I'm not towing anything except to go get a couple 100gals of high-cholesterol fuel and then the Fla road trip after Christmas. I plan to be a gigolo while I'm down there to make some extra $$$. Its too bad I don't have a sugar momma any closer - but then again, that is not entirely an accident! :-X04 Besides, the front brakes are fine! :p |
Oh yeah, pulled pork sammich and sweet tater fries for lunch today... :-X10
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Jason, looks like alot of work to me. I am glad mine is up and running now. Sure is nice to be able to crank it when ever I want to no matter what the outside temp is. Got to get with you on your wire harness if I ever get it from Clay. Want you to show me some AE test to see if all is well with the new set up, all seems to be fine except maybe the idle but may just be me. The biggest problem I am having is keeping my wife out of it she like to drive it now. :-X22
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Originally Posted by gbroehl1
(Post 12595948)
Good work, looking forward to the finished project. When my time comes in 4 or 5 months I hope to manage the out and in both in one glorious (pain filled) weekend.
Of course, I could get there faster if ya let me borrow those injectors and turbo ya got layin' around up there someplace! }> |
Originally Posted by scottddove
(Post 12596707)
Jason, looks like alot of work to me. I am glad mine is up and running now. Sure is nice to be able to crank it when ever I want to no matter what the outside temp is. Got to get with you on your wire harness if I ever get it from Clay. Want you to show me some AE test to see if all is well with the new set up, all seems to be fine except maybe the idle but may just be me. The biggest problem I am having is keeping my wife out of it she like to drive it now. :-X22
Glad to hear it Scott. Lemme know when you're ready, I'm happy to help! :-drink |
Ok, put the rest of the trans to engine bolts in, motor mount nuts, installed starter, plugged in the block heater cord and installed the pyro probe. That should be everything under the truck except flexplate to TC bolts...
Then installed the turbo and hooked up downpipe. I had to scrounge thru the shop and find some parts to re-route my veggie lines due to interference with the turbo inlet piping. :-roll I added the brass 90* fitting near the valve. http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m...pse195591a.jpg Then installed the downpipe adapter and oil supply line: http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps9f167f9c.jpg Filled the new turbo with oil before I stuck it all the way in there: http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m...psb49e441e.jpg Had to make a 'stubby' wrench for the top turbo bolts: http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m...psf1a1e4b9.jpg And the turbo is DONE! http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m...psee3a56b1.jpg http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps1c6392dd.jpg Just ate some dinner and I'm headed back down to get this project finished up. The pile of parts is getting smaller!!! I'd say I would finish tonite, but I started drinking beer - so I dunno!! :-X15 :-drink |
Looking good man. Can't wait to see how you like the finished project. Glad you're doing this yourself.
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jason,
how did the down pipe work out?? |
Did you get the batteries swapped out from communist wal mart yet? Looks good. You are cooking with gas.....er........uh, I mean oil now. Good call to fill that turbo bearing with oil before you hooked up the lines.
Did the wippersnapper take his carb off and clean out the main jet yet? |
Originally Posted by joeyd61
(Post 12601961)
jason,
how did the down pipe work out??
Originally Posted by 1fixitman
(Post 12602394)
Did you get the batteries swapped out from communist wal mart yet? Looks good. You are cooking with gas.....er........uh, I mean oil now. Good call to fill that turbo bearing with oil before you hooked up the lines.
Did the wippersnapper take his carb off and clean out the main jet yet? By contrast, I took my last pair of a-zone batts in a few months ago. They were like 2.8yrs old - 3-year free replacement. The manager tells me the pro-rate will give me $40 off new batts. WTF? They are 3yr free replacement, right?? Yes, but you purchased them almost 6yrs ago. And I exchanged them 2.8yrs ago dickweed... He says, exactly - the 3yr warranty is from 'purchase date'............ :-arrgh There is a way around this, but dickweed didn't tell me. :-roll If you 'exchange' batts or ANYTHING that has a limited warranty at these places - have them REFUND your money, then BUY the item again. :-X22 Jordan has limited time to wrench after school and he is with his Mom this weekend. We WILL be working on it this week though, since he wants to take it to Fla after Christmas. The place we stay down there is 26 acres of 'go-cart heaven' and there are miles of trails through the sugar sand adjacent to the property. :-X04 |
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