Tips for removing 5.0 engine
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SQUEEZE&STROKE
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Dont break the wire connectors or vaccuum lines, they become a PITA to track down later.
Make sure all the grounds/wire connections are disconnected
Have all the right tools first...good set of sockets, fuel line disconnectors, etc
Take some digital pictures before, during and after so you have a "manual" to put it back together.
Oh, and good luck! The only way to learn is to do...Dive in!
Make sure all the grounds/wire connections are disconnected
Have all the right tools first...good set of sockets, fuel line disconnectors, etc
Take some digital pictures before, during and after so you have a "manual" to put it back together.
Oh, and good luck! The only way to learn is to do...Dive in!
drakesdad
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I agree 100 percent on the pics.........they come in handy........if it's your first time or so place nuts and bolts into labeled baggies................it will help from getting confused with a bunch of bolts...............you will be fine.........good luck...
PB blaster is your friend
you dont need to disconnect a/c lines or fuel lines (can just swing them off to the side out of the way
drain all fluids
put all your bolts in seperate baggies and label them!!!!
pics help
remove the hood! its easy to do and will make the job a lot easier
you dont need to disconnect a/c lines or fuel lines (can just swing them off to the side out of the way
drain all fluids
put all your bolts in seperate baggies and label them!!!!
pics help
remove the hood! its easy to do and will make the job a lot easier
you don't have to drain the steering fluid or brake fluid, just the oil and coolant
Black95GTS
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When we did my cousins for his 347... we got a bunch of different colored zip ties from walmart. There was 10 or so different colors. When we disconnected a vacuum line for example, we put a green zip tie on one end and another green zip tie to where it attached.
So during reassembly, we never had to scratch our heads. Green to green, red to red, etc etc. We also did the bolts in zip lock bag trick. One last thing, I highly recommend one of these: http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/prod...otive+Specialty+Tools&vertical=TOOL&ihtoken=1
Adam
So during reassembly, we never had to scratch our heads. Green to green, red to red, etc etc. We also did the bolts in zip lock bag trick. One last thing, I highly recommend one of these: http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/prod...otive+Specialty+Tools&vertical=TOOL&ihtoken=1
Adam
blkcobra50
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I know many have said nuts and bolts should be placed in labeled bags, which is a great idea. When I did mine I put the bolts and nuts in the location where they came from. For instance, thread the 4 bolts that hold the hood to its hinge back into the hood after it is off the car. This will keep the parts in original locations and help not to have to look for parts in a lot of bags. It was helpful for me. Good Luck with the project.
I found that labeling both ends of every wire and vacuum line connection with masking tape and a black marker helped me get everything back together.
Believe it or not there will be a part left over that you haven't marked and you'll have no idea where it goes. Just put that in your spare parts box.
Believe it or not there will be a part left over that you haven't marked and you'll have no idea where it goes. Just put that in your spare parts box.
Zero Signal
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If you are going to keep the tranny on when you pull it, drain the tranny fluid then put a bag around the tailshaft becuase it's going to drip and make a mess anyway.
