Engine removal pictures

[pflaming]

These are for the novices like me. I followed the directions given several months ago and the engine came out fine. I did remove the brake master cylinder but not much else. This engine is heavy!!!!!!!! I hope the pictures transfer.

[greg g]

looks like you might have spilled a bit of oil on the fender. I might have used the chains to spread the load a bit by fastening one tent ot the front and one end to the rear of the block and made a bit oa a longer sling. that way you can still get the angle but without the hneed to hoist it quite so high,

But the job done is the job done.

[pflaming]

I started with the short chain bolted at about mid center but did not have enough angle. Took it out all alone, no help. I see the wisdom in your suggestion, I did have to go HIGH!! Thanks for the tip.

Oil on the fender! like a true novice, I did NOT drain the oil and it ran out and every where, but I am learning. Now I keep a pile of dirt under the truck and use it to soak up whatever. The attachment is the replacement engine. Need to check it out first, the repaint, etc. I am going to duplicate the color scheme on the $19,000 truck.

[PatS....]

One of these may make the reinstal easier on you if you're alone again.

[pflaming]

I also have access to a cherry picker. I can see where the device you show would be helpful, thanks. If you had the choice would you go cherry picker or your device?

[Dennis_MN]

You'd be amazed at how easy it is to remove the front end as a unit and remove it. This will allow easier clean up and restoration

Dennis

[Don Coatney]

The reason your bell housing is different than my bellhousing (vents) is you have a truck bell housing and I have a car bell housing.

I also have access to a cherry picker. I can see where the device you show would be helpful, thanks. If you had the choice would you go cherry picker or your device?

Both.

You'd be amazed at how easy it is to remove the front end as a unit and remove it. This will allow easier clean up and restoration

Dennis

This is not me but shows truck doghouse removal.

[tinlizzy]

looks like your truck is in the same shape as mine. Good Luck on the redo.

I am still looking for and engine while working on freeing up the one I have. Oil has been soaking for two weeks and one cyclinder still has not dropped at all. She is stuck good.

tinlizzy

[pflaming]

Dennis and Don: I considered removing the front but I'm not always real good at replacing some things. My back is OK but my knees are getting like my brain. Yet I may reconsider, it would also make it easier to install new disc brakes and shocks. Is that a fair statement?

[Dennis_MN]

Dennis Snip....it would also make it easier to install new disc brakes and shocks. Is that a fair statement?

I added the disk brakes after I put the front end back on and there is plenty of room under there to work without a problem. There are some weak spots relative to rust that you can't fix with the front end mounted. Both sides where the rivets hold the mounting bracket in place is a weak spot that should be fixed. Yours look good. The other spot that rusts out is the bottom of the cab in the front corners. Good to fix those spots, they only get worse. Also you can use the opportunity to put new rain seals on the splash guards which are in the rear part of the fender.

Dennis

[pflaming]

The 'dog house' is off. Was gonna lift it with the winch, then my adult son came by and in 15 minutes it was in the truck bed. To other novices, it is not that bad. The difficulty is old bolts. I have a dremmel with cutting discs and I use that to remove extremely difficult bolts. I cut half way through the twist them off.

In short I am glad it took it off. I can now lay it upside down and clean it as well. I am not sure how I will clean the frame. Good lights first, then air hose, strong putty knife, and a good steel brush. I don't see any need to sand.

CAB: Might be a nice time to put new mounts under it, does that make sense. I will NOT take it off, just too big.

Well, thank you to each and all for guiding me through this. It really is enjoyable work. Will keep you informed. Engine is next. No pictures because you all know what it looks like.

[48Dodger]

Nice to see you working hard on the truck PF. Think it'll be ready for the Tailgate this spring? If not give me a call, I'm come up and give you hand!

48D

[pflaming]

"Think it'll be ready for the Tailgate this spring? If not give me a call, I'm come up and give you hand!" 48D

(1) where is the Tailgate? (2) When I get it ready to start up I just may give you a call.

My first goal is to get it driveable and dependable, then discs, then rear axle, then, if possible maybe even power steering, and that is about as far as I will go, probably and radio and a GOOD heater. California is known for its small heaters and big liars, in Jan and Feb it is rather cold out here, but not like Omaha, Canada, and other places, for I have lived in NE and remember 50 below zero. Now that takes a good coat and a six pack. That is why beer was developed in Wisc.

PF

[Young Ed]

Does that explain why WI is the number 1 state for alcohol consumption? Here in MN we are only #2........

[Don Coatney]

Does that explain why WI is the number 1 state for alcohol consumption? Here in MN we are only #2........

Actually I believe Tennessee ranks right up there in alcohol consumsion. Problem is most alcohol consumed here in Tennessee does not exist as there are no taxes paid on it.