I used one of those quick clamps for the clutch fork! Made it a little more manageable.You could bring it to my house and I could help you with the transmission and rear main seal. No need to pay someone...you're Stangnet family now. We are in the same geographical area. I just put my tko back in. No jack...just slid it on my chest and benched it up...hit the clutch with my left foot...and shook the the transmission with both hands. Went right in no problem.
Agree with the cleaning and degreasing. That can definitely open a can of worms, but it was nice to get everything clean and new.It's not terribly hard to do. You figure you are probably saying $750-1K on labor if you do it yourself. A RMS is $25, a sleeve another $20, the install tool $10. Spring for some ARP flywheel bolts for $25ish and a clutch kit for whatever you want to spend.
Maybe add a few bucks for new driveshaft bolts, and the flywheel will need to be a decision you make when you inspect. Resurface, or replace. I believe a new cast flywheel from Ford is $170. Resurfacing might run you $75ish.
Plus, you can clean and degrease the underside and get an overall inspection of the car.
12pt socket to remove the driveshaft bolt can save some headaches .
Here’s where I’ve used the leg and foot technique. Get the wrench set up.... scoot under there legs first, and break it loose, boot first! (I really need a lift in the garage... lol)12 point closed end 12mm wrench stacked with another good wrench works well. If stubborn a little heat never hurts.
Thanks man. I might have to take you up on that offer..though your tko story sounds hardcore. Were you also smoking a cigar while doing that? Haha.You could bring it to my house and I could help you with the transmission and rear main seal. No need to pay someone...you're Stangnet family now. We are in the same geographical area. I just put my tko back in. No jack...just slid it on my chest and benched it up...hit the clutch with my left foot...and shook the the transmission with both hands. Went right in no problem.
Thanks...this is helpful perspective to have. I do sometimes have to remind myself that it is a project car and it can be out of commission for periods of time while I do work on it.I say do it yourself. You'll save money, be able to buy some good tools to use later, and you'll learn something more about the car. It's not your primary ride and you've got all winter to get it done.
I have an off-road x-pipe that was installed by a previous owner. Based on my experience unhooking the exhaust to get the LCAs in, the exhaust hardware has seen better days.Hardest part honestly for me is getting the bolts loosened up on the driveshaft.. and if you have a factory mid pipe you'll enjoy dealing with the rusty exhaust bolts otherwise just take your time and drink beer.
When I think of the costs saved...it is more tempting. And I really do want get the cleaning/degreasing of the underside done. I wouldn’t have any excuse for not doing it if I was already spending however long under the car to replace the RMS and clutch, lol.It's not terribly hard to do. You figure you are probably saying $750-1K on labor if you do it yourself. A RMS is $25, a sleeve another $20, the install tool $10. Spring for some ARP flywheel bolts for $25ish and a clutch kit for whatever you want to spend.
Maybe add a few bucks for new driveshaft bolts, and the flywheel will need to be a decision you make when you inspect. Resurface, or replace. I believe a new cast flywheel from Ford is $170. Resurfacing might run you $75ish.
Plus, you can clean and degrease the underside and get an overall inspection of the car.
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