[dickson]

I've never pulled and replaced an engine before, but would like to on my sixer coupe with a C4.

Other than disconnecting all electrical connections, radiator and heater hoses, and fuel lines, and then unbolting the tranny, what is involved?

I have another 200 ci motor that should drop right in, I'd just need to rent a puller.

Would someone please walk me through what's involved? THANKS - Dickson

 

[Jim]

That's most of it, Dickson. You'll need to unbolt the torque converter from the flexplate or you'll have a mess when you pull the engine. I'd remove the radiator so that it can't get damaged. You'll need to remove the hood, of course. Drain all fluids, etc..
When putting it back together, you might want to replace the trans input shaft seal while it's apart. Just make sure the torque converter is seated properly when your done.

 

[mikhn]

Regarding the torque convertor.... Making sure it is seated, for one who has never done it, can be a little tricky.. IF the torque convertor is taken completely off, install it back on the shaft.. rotate it clockwise (applying pressure towards the tranny) and it should "drop in".... At this point, keep rotating and applying pressure.. most likely it will "drop in" farther.. .Now it is properly seated

 

[Midlife]

Hmmm...I think you left out the motor mounts.

 

[bosscars]

PLEASE.......

(and to many, many others out there) - get yourself a set of Ford Factory shop manuals. Under each appropriate engine section is a complete checklist for PROPERLY removing and installing components. I am nearly 52 years old and have been building engines since school and STILL use checklists to make sure I don't miss anything. It's a really crappy feeling to get an engine installed only to find out you failed to attached a buck-2-98 part to make it run right.....

randy

 

[dickson]

Thanks Randy. I do have a 65/66 Ford Service manual - and I'm really not too lazy to use it but I always get better "real life" advice here. Plus, I can understand the advice rendered here, as opposed to some techno-speak in the manual that newbies like myself can't decipher....

 

[dailydriver]

The first thing you will need to do is remove the hood. I know different folks came up with about 30 ingenious ways to do this by yourself, but just get a helper, then it's easy, fast, and safe.

After the hood was pulled, and coolant was drained, I once had my engine sitting on the floor in less than an hour working by myself (was much younger and moved faster than now). I didn't have to fool with C-4 flexplates, but I also did it all from over the fender, never having to crawl under the car. The I6 is a breeze to pull.

Drain coolant and remove the radiator. Disconnect everything you can see attached to the engine (and you can see everything easily), disconnect flexplate bolts, support transmission with floorjack and a block of wood, attach hoist chain or straps (I used straps that went around the pan), remove motor mount bolts, pull weight off of mounts, wiggle the engine forward to clear tranny, hoist engine to clear front of engine compartment (watch for any wires, etc., still attached), roll car back (or hoist if it has wheels), set engine down supported with wooden blocks (or attach to engine stand). It's that easy. Have fun!