Engine Pull

[TrojanPony]

I have a 351W in a 67 convertible that I need to have rebuilt. I have done some minor work on the car since I bought it, but nothing major and am having a hard time finding substantive information on how to pull the engine.
Does anyone know where I find a step by step guide on how to go about prepping for and pulling the engine? Anything can help at this point, otherwise this could be a really long process. Also what type of ballpark number should I expect for estimates for the rebuild.

 

[truck90278]

suggest getting a shop manual. that will have the data you are after. One question, is do you want to pull the trans at the same time? actually the removal is relatively straightforward.

 

[ForceFed70]

You don't really need a step by step manual.

It's really pretty straight forward.
- Drain all fluids (with exception of brake and washer fluid).
- Disconnect/unbolt everything from engine.
- Pull engine

That's about the only recipie I follow. I've found that pulling the engine only (no transmission) works best for me. I've also found that the job is 10x easier if you remove the radiator 1st before attempting to pull the engine.

 

[coolblue65]

pulling the engine is really easy on these especially when you pull the trans with it. Here are most of the steps in the order I would go

Remove hood
Remove export bar/shock tower brace/monte carlo bars
Disconnect & Remove battery
Remove alternator & belt
Drain Coolant, remove fan, remove radiator, disconnect heater hoses on block.
Disconnect fuel line and cap end so it doesn't leak.
Disconnect any wires on engine for choke, temp sensors, oil pressure, or ignition
Disconnect any trans & clutch linkage (speed cable, back up lights, shifter)
Drain trans
Remove driveshaft
unbolt exahust headers/manifolds (tie to the side)
remove carb, and put on carb lift plate
Remove front crossmember (gives a bit more room but not necessary)
unbolt engine and trans mount
then hoist it out


Sounds like a lot but I could probably have my engine ready to pull in less the 2 hours.

 

[VTStang66]

Take the extra 10 minutes to mark every wire, hose, or whatever else you unhook and you'll save yourself big headaches later. I use masking tape.

Put all your fasteners in marked ziplock bags or jars, or back in the holes they came out of.

Make sure you have a bag of that spill-clean-up dust. I forget what that stuff is called, looks like kitty litter.

Use an engine leveler. Good luck, don't drop it.

 

[palerider94]

Get book by Tom Monroe on rebuilding small block fords - very good step by step instructions. That is what I used and it was right on the moeny.

 

[TrojanPony]

Nice,
Thank you all for the help. Sounds like it should be relatively straight forward. I appreciate it.

 

[Edbert]

Take the extra 10 minutes to mark every wire, hose, or whatever else you unhook and you'll save yourself big headaches later. I use masking tape.

Good advice, but I'd also suggest taking a lot of pictures. They can always help you put everything back not only where it came from but the way it was originally.