engine swap?

[MUDWHISTLE]

How much time does it take to swap and engine out of a 97? also does the front cli have to come off or just the radiator? thanks lee

 

[94f450sd]

it should take azbout 9 hours or so depending on mechanical skill.the nose does not need to come off.while lifting the motor you need to turn it a little for it to clear the firewall and radiator support.dont even need to disconnect the AC lines either.the second time i did mine i had the motor out and on the ground in about 3 hours.

 

[MUDWHISTLE]

thanks I'm worked on it about 2 hours last night and I don't have that much left.

 

[94f450sd]

if you need any more help just post here or PM me.

 

[MUDWHISTLE]

right on rich thanks, Hey what is the torque spec on the flexplate bolts and the torque of the converter to flexplate nuts?

 

[94f450sd]

that i dont know.i tighten them by feel.but ill see if i can find it for ya.

 

[94f450sd]

2002 Powerstroke Torque Specs List - Diesel Bombers

they dont list the converter though

 

[MUDWHISTLE]

Dang I was off by 4 ft lbs, good educated guess, Thanks

 

[trackspeeder]

Torque converter nut spec is 26 lb-ft.

 

[MUDWHISTLE]

Thanks