Oldstock14
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Another update, I was able to find a 87 6.9 long block out of a local auto-dismantler, 2k delivered to my yard (that hurt the bank account and made my wife have a panic attack) guaranteed to run with a 30 day warranty. Once it gets delivered, I’ll yank the heads, inspect THOSE pistons, cylinders, and valves, slap in new head gaskets and studs as long as everything looks good, put in the 7.3 rockers (unless it already has em. I’ve read the 87’s did have the improved 7.3 rockers), as well as the new pushrods and lifters I ordered for the old motor. It’ll get my original injectors, pump, and so on as well.
The old motor will be getting a complete overhaul as funds become more available. It’ll be the project motor.
With all of that said, I need to know what’s the best way to getting the blown motor out. I’ll be renting a forklift for the day to help me out, my trucks got an E40D. Is it as simple as pulling off the front of the truck with the radiator, unbolting the bell housing and motor mounts and being careful?
The old motor will be getting a complete overhaul as funds become more available. It’ll be the project motor.
With all of that said, I need to know what’s the best way to getting the blown motor out. I’ll be renting a forklift for the day to help me out, my trucks got an E40D. Is it as simple as pulling off the front of the truck with the radiator, unbolting the bell housing and motor mounts and being careful?