jboatman1992

I have a 1992 F150 4x4 with the 4.9 and a 5 speed trans. We have the motor, transmission, and transfer case pulled out.

I pulled the oil pan and gave it a fresh coat of paint and plan on replacing the oil pan gasket. We took the transmission off and checked the clutch and it looks almost brand new. I bought a rear main seal today and plan on putting that in as well.

My question is, What else would be good to replace while i have the engine out? I really don't want to have to tear the truck apart again any time soon.

Thanks,
Josh

Sickler

i was pretty much replace an seal or gasket u can get to while it outs..maybe the oil pump.timing chain.etc

aliens8mycow

I'd agree - while it's loose, get that oil pump replaced, front and rear main seals, oil pan gasket, maybe even consider the water pump and timing chain. And while you have 'em unhooked, replace the upper/lower radiator hoses on the way back in.

If you plan on getting rid of the smog pump, this would be a good time to do it - you'll actually be able to see where to thread in bolts in the back of the heads to block off the holes.

dirtcrew51m

How do the engine mounts look?

sam2007

a improvment in power and MPG can be had with zero deck block and a felpro Z1024 head gasket this is a must for any 4.9 rebuild

jboatman1992

The engine mounts were shot, they split into 2 pieces when we pulled the motor. The radiator hoses will be replaced because we cut the old ones when the motor was pulled out.

ford_tough_5L

paint that engine bay! just a thought i mean, that's what i would do..

1986FORDxlt

If you have access to one i'd pressure wash everything including the engine bay.

Kubb 147

What is zero deck block?

Sickler

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