need to remove engine for over haul

[bears4x4]

i need to pull my engine for overhaul, well we believe that a crank bearing is gone , unusual vibrations at idle but OK at throttle,something not right internally.

can my 7.3 be pulled by removing the front clip and bumper? any advice for this, ill be doing it in my drive way and building the engine in my garage
i hope

 

[BIG JOE]

I've never pulled one Chris... but I was @ my Ford garage the other day and saw a 2K, with the Rad, I/C & Bumper off... fresh 7.3 w/tranny hooked up.. on a hoist.. going in. It was on 4 jack stands, about 6 inches off the floor.

I'd say Yes ?

Joe

 

[IHC Power]

Engine removal.....

Your going to need to removed the whole nose of the truck like Joe said, radiator, cac, bumper, header panel, lights, grill, rad support, and the a/c condensor also which you need an a/c machine to evacuate the system. it's really not a driveway kinda job but you gotta do what you gotta do. I've done about 15 oil pans and overhauls on that engine and taking the engine out is your best bet but there are people that pull the turbocharger and jack the cab to pick the engine up enough to removed the pan and stuff a set of bearings in. Make sure you keep your engine overhaul area clean!! Good luck

 

[uloadit]

just do a cab lift off the frame its worth it

 

[mrwrench]

to remove the 7.3 just remove the radiator and coolers and radiator support and the engine come out to the front , remove the turbo for more lift -