Pulling a motor...

[HotRodPC]

Yes, 2 of them.

I never got into buying every specialty tool either, if I could get by with what I already have, or make one myself out of **** I already have laying around. Stuff like 4wd spindle nut sockets though, you gotta have. You might be able to make one if you wanna blow the time doing it, or save your time and just buy one. But to turn a flywheel, I'll just use one of those long prybar/bent screwdriver thingys.

I'll be buying a 4wd spindle socket. As you said, something you just need and to improvise is just a waste and going backwards. I lose in fortune in time probably making something like that that can't cost all that much.

 

[crazy4offroad]

The one for the 10-bolt was $20 but the one for the D60 was closer to $50. Still, it wasn't something I wanted to try to fabricate, and worth the money to just be able to put it on my ratchet and go.

 

[Irishman999]

With the little lathe I have I could probably turn a spanner nut socket from scratch, A rotary indexer on my small milling machine could cut the inside groves to make the pegs. The socket would have to be some kind of strong steel so this would take a while. or you could spend 10 bucks for the one I got from Orileys.

Sometimes I improvise a tool as well, for example the rear calipers on the Mustang. Your supposed to get a special tool to apply pressure on the piston and twist inward. The guys on a mustang forum told me I need a specialty tool, instead I got a c clamp and channel locks with rubber hose over the Jaws.

Im all about the specialty tools, If I see one of the caliper tools on CL for cheap i will definitely grab one.

 

[bigchevytruckdriver]

As far as rotating the flywheel/flexplate I always just pulled the plugs and rotated by hand with rag. When removing the motor I have had a buddy bump the starter until it was close for an easier time.

 

[89Suburban]

On TBI motors, the accessory cluster on the front of the motor, is that bracket all one piece? Maybe one on each side I guess. And where are the bolts located? Also looks like there is a bolt behind the PS pump that is impossible to access. Anybody take this off before?

 

[Old77]

I believe you have to detach the pump from it's bracket to get to that bolt. Don't necessarily have to take the pump off (although might not hurt anything) but at least detach it from it's bracket and lay it over to the side.

...and if I'm not mistaken that large bracket you asked about is all one piece.

 

[89Suburban]

SUmbitch!!!! That means the pully has to be pulled off the pump? STUPID!!!!!!

 

[HotRodPC]

I've not had to encounter that one so far. So dunno. Doesn't look like I want to either.

 

[89Suburban]

And the head bolts are one time use or is that ********?

 

[Old77]

SUmbitch!!!! That means the pully has to be pulled off the pump? STUPID!!!!!!

That sounds about right but maybe Retro will chime in after he gets back from buying his SB with more detailed info

 

[HotRodPC]

And the head bolts are one time use or is that ********?

That might be true. Called, "torque to yield" bolts. One they are torqued and stretched, they'd need to be replaced. However, I have know someone with some success using them over again, after running a motor about 300 miles and had to do it over again. Yep, My bro on his Mustang. He didn't want to buy an $80 set of head bolts again, so he reused them. Not exposed to much heat in 300 miles, so I told him go for it give it a try, its just a Ford, what the worst that could happen??? Water in a cylinder, twist a couple connecting rods, and another Ford in the junkyard !!!
But they worked fine. I was not aware that TBI motor was Torque to Yield head bolts though. I could see it on the LS engines.

 

[89Suburban]

See how complicated and expensive things can get? >>>>>>stressing again<<<<<

 

[Old77]

Are you still thinking about fixing this existing motor or are you focusing on building up a replacement motor to just drop in?

 

[skysurfer]

I've had my power steering pump off a couple of times and yes, there's a hidden bolt that's a bitch to find and yes, you need to yank the pulley off the pump. The upside is all auto parts either sell the puller or will let you borrow one for free if you buy your parts there.

 

[Old77]

...The upside is all auto parts either sell the puller or will let you borrow one for free if you buy your parts there.

Autozone or O'Reilly has a rent-a-part deal where all you gotta do is lay down a refunded deposit that you'll get back once you return the tool. It's very nice!!