Specialty Tools Needed for 7.3 Rebuild?

[bulletpruf]

Fellas - I'm about to start reassembling my 7.3 this weekend. Are there any specialty tools needed other than the obvious stuff? I have valvespring compressors, micrometers, piston ring compressors, torque wrenches, plastigage, etc. Just wondering about any IDI specific stuff, like oil seal installer and such.

Thanks,

Scott

 

[hacked89]

Make sure you have good piston ring compressor and not the flimsy one from the parts store. Tools to install front and rear seal helps but can be done with a block of wood. Finally, a tool to press the harmonic balancer back on without damaging it.

 

[bulletpruf]

Make sure you have good piston ring compressor and not the flimsy one from the parts store. Tools to install front and rear seal helps but can be done with a block of wood. Finally, a tool to press the harmonic balancer back on without damaging it.

I do have a good ring compressor and plenty of blocks of wood! I have a balancer tool as well.

Thanks

 

[IDIBRONCO]

Finally, a tool to press the harmonic balancer back on without damaging it.

I call that a dead blow hammer.