Ron's Power Stroke
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not sure if your thinking about it but pull the bolts and the big washer from the flex plate and check for cracks while you have it out...
Help...Manifold to Up-Pipe Bolts Siezed.
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I wasn't planning on it, but I thought it was only an issue on higher power engines?
lincolnlocker
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hey, your chit is cracked!
can happen to any of them man!..
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Arisley
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Time for some DI headers.
Actually, check with Joe (CSIPSD), bet he has a pair or three and will give you a fair price.
Actually, check with Joe (CSIPSD), bet he has a pair or three and will give you a fair price.
psduser1
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Use a torch to heat the ears on the manifolds, that's where the studs seize, not in the head.
lincolnlocker
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sorry, false alarm.. i zoomed in further on my phone and its a shadow... lol
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Arisley
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I thought they were also.
Cut the bolts between the block and manifolds. Then you can spin the studs out. Round up a good used set of manis. We put them back together with the ford gasket and stainless hardware.
Might as well get a new dipstick tube while you're there.
Might as well get a new dipstick tube while you're there.
Ron's Power Stroke
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not true..it can happen even at stock HP..
Suppose I'll add that to the list. You need a special thread locker when you reassemble?
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Arisley
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Nope.
Ron's Power Stroke
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:whs: torque to 89 ft. lbs
Tom, I cut in between my manifold and head as cobradude suggested. Then when the manifolds came off I was able to turn the remnants out with a pipe wrench. I only had an issue with the center bolt, pass side of the block. Drilled through it with a small bit then a bit bigger one. Then used a reamer. If you want to or can reuse your manifolds.
I was thinking about doing that....I probably should. Still need to paint/coat the damn thing, too.
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Yes! Dont waste your time or money. Get it welded then scuff the new oil pan. Then paint the **** out of it with whatever you choose.
I used the same silver vht paint I used on the block. Then my buddy, ever the study, notices tons of little marks where the road had been flinging shti. So we stopped painting and grabbed a couple cans of duplicolor bedliner.
I used the same silver vht paint I used on the block. Then my buddy, ever the study, notices tons of little marks where the road had been flinging shti. So we stopped painting and grabbed a couple cans of duplicolor bedliner.
