Pulling Heads

[Truckin4life]

along with the chilton manual, yes.

 

[DNFXDLI]

These numbers and the bolt tightening sequence should be in the shop manuals right?

I got those out of the service spec book...and I believe the Ford shop manual has the sequence...personally, I'd use a Chilton or Haynes manual to level a cabinet or firestarter...but hey, that's just me..

 

[Truckin4life]

I use them for tq numbers and proper sequences...
Thats all, like on intakes and heads...
That kinda stuff...
I dont use them for information other than that.
Most of the time i tear into the situation, fix what i need go back through.
Most use the tq numbers in the chilton book...

 

[DNFXDLI]

I use them for tq numbers and proper sequences...
Thats all, like on intakes and heads...
That kinda stuff...
I dont use them for information other than that.
Most of the time i tear into the situation, fix what i need go back through.
Most use the tq numbers in the chilton book...

I don't trust them...I much prefer the OEM manuals...and they just don't go into enough detail IMO.

 

[Truckin4life]

i only use them for the sequences and tq numbers, i something dont sound right then i check online...
But a oem manual might be a good idea...

If i used the manual enough i would probably already have one.

 

[DNFXDLI]

i only use them for the sequences and tq numbers, i something dont sound right then i check online...
But a oem manual might be a good idea...

If i used the manual enough i would probably already have one.

They are cheap enough...I think only $25 for the CD...but I suppose any manual is better than none at all!

 

[Truckin4life]

I would prefer actually book over a cd... I dont mind getting a book dirty, my comp i do though...

 

[DNFXDLI]

I would prefer actually book over a cd... I dont mind getting a book dirty, my comp i do though...

Likewise Don....but I tried finding one and couldn't....that was half my motivation for putting that big TV in the garage...so I could have a cheap wireless keyboard and be able to read things from 15' away.

 

[Truckin4life]

I do my work here at the plant outside.
I only use my book for the sequences and tq numbers, thats it really...

 

[gsxr1238]

Get a can of Permatex thread lube.Stuff is pretty thick,cut it with clean engine oil to make a smooth paste.Use it on the threads and under the bolt shoulders for the flat washers.It will help a great deal in giving you accurate torque for your fasteners.Oh yeah,don't forget the anti-seize for your exhaust bolts!

 

[DNFXDLI]

Get a can of Permatex thread lube.Stuff is pretty thick,cut it with clean engine oil to make a smooth paste.Use it on the threads and under the bolt shoulders for the flat washers.It will help a great deal in giving you accurate torque for your fasteners.Oh yeah,don't forget the anti-seize for your exhaust bolts!

I agree 100%..esp. regarding the exhaust bolts!

 

[LEB Ben]

Get a can of Permatex thread lube.Stuff is pretty thick,cut it with clean engine oil to make a smooth paste.Use it on the threads and under the bolt shoulders for the flat washers.It will help a great deal in giving you accurate torque for your fasteners.Oh yeah,don't forget the anti-seize for your exhaust bolts!

Thanks for the info man. As for the exh. bolt...I'm never making that mistake again...thanks for the reminder.

 

[smokey]

exhaust bolts I only use stainless if I plan on keeping or changing stuff around in the future.

 

[1985 Ford F-150]

I use grade 8s and anti sieze. Kinda expensive but I wont ever have to worry about breakin em.

 

[SuperCab]

x2 on grade 8s for the exhaust. works like a charm...


IDK if the 400 is like the 390 as far as exhaust manifold bolts, but if it is, you need all the help you can get...

 

[1985 Ford F-150]

Amen to that ive got three differnt sets of heads that have broke Ford exhaust manifold bolts in em.

 

[LEB Ben]

The 351/400's I have done mani's on haven't been too bad with the bolts. But I don't know the history of this engine and it was sitting in a shed for a few months before I got it. So there has been a little seizing than I'm used to.

 

[1985 Ford F-150]

You dont have as bad of rust issues though.

 

[SuperCab]

I know on the 390 the bolt holes are exposed at the back causing terrible rust issues...

One of the few things Chebbrolet did better. blind exhaust manifold bolts. no rusty...

 

[1985 Ford F-150]

All the top ones are open and thats where the water collects.