? Bout pulling motor and other things

[Black 02]

yes. the time spent with blocks of wood, jacking the motor around, making room,etc, etc. i will have that sob out, on a stand, and banged out. not mention i can look the whole engine over better for anything else that might pop up, a bit more effective.

but a decision for me to pull a engine,is like you deciding to change your oil.


but i do this stuff every day.

I'd love to see the quality of truck you are doing this to and:

What is the condition of the coolers and condensers after you are done?

What does the hood look like? How well is it alligned.

I'd go $100 bet on that one any day that studs, pushrods, and springs in cab would be done way quicker than pulling the farking motor. WTF :wtf::wtf::wtf:

 

[davey99ps]

I'll throw my 2cents in here I guess since I've done both. If all your concerned with doing at the moment is studs an springs I wouldn't pull the motor. If your planning on doing other stuff, then it is nice having the motor on a stand. Personally, since it's a pmr motor, either do the stuff without pulling the motor, or if your dead set on pulling the motor, wait till you find a forged rod motor. Then you can throw your stuff on the new motor, an get it cleaned up an gone through a lil an then spend a day swapping motors.

If you know what your doing, it doesn't take that long to pull the motor, but for the little bit of stuff your doing an the fact that it sounds like your a little unsure as to what's all involved in pulling it, just do it the stuff with the motor still in the truck.

 

[OSCS]

ok. I've heard of guys re torqueing stock bolts . Is this a no no ?

sent while trying not to JJ My rods!!!!!!

Re torquing to 90lbs should be fine. taking them past 90lbs is not

 

[littleredstroker]

Would that really do anything?

sent while trying not to JJ My rods!!!!!!

 

[littleredstroker]

I'll throw my 2cents in here I guess since I've done both. If all your concerned with doing at the moment is studs an springs I wouldn't pull the motor. If your planning on doing other stuff, then it is nice having the motor on a stand. Personally, since it's a pmr motor, either do the stuff without pulling the motor, or if your dead set on pulling the motor, wait till you find a forged rod motor. Then you can throw your stuff on the new motor, an get it cleaned up an gone through a lil an then spend a day swapping motors.

If you know what your doing, it doesn't take that long to pull the motor, but for the little bit of stuff your doing an the fact that it sounds like your a little unsure as to what's all involved in pulling it, just do it the stuff with the motor still in the truck.

It's not that hard to figure out, have every tool u could need and A 5 ton hoist in the shop. It would just be a incredibly long process learning as I go. And like u said that's a lot of work to do to not put forged rods back in.

sent while trying not to JJ My rods!!!!!!

 

[kyle43335]

I'd love to see the quality of truck you are doing this to and:

What is the condition of the coolers and condensers after you are done?

What does the hood look like? How well is it alligned.

I'd go $100 bet on that one any day that studs, pushrods, and springs in cab would be done way quicker than pulling the farking motor. WTF :wtf::wtf::wtf:

you dont even know i was there junior.

wtf does the quality of truck have to do with it?

someone like your self that tries to do this stuff in thier back yard. i could see you having issues, and your tool box content of only a hammer, chisel set, duck tape. you might be used to seeing the end result of a motor pull looking like a dogs breakfast.

the shops,guys(myself included) that do this work for a living. we/i have any type tool you could possibly want to do anything i need to, on any truck that comes through the door. thats the difference.

you/backyard brawler might do this once, maybe twice in your lifetime(thats a avearge basis) me/shops do that stuff on a daily basis.

heres a example for you. how many engines have you pulled this week? I personally have done 2 7.3 extractions for oil pans being rotted.

one of the trucks were done by another shop with the mentality that engine dont need to come out. the new oil pan leaked all over the place, and in the process, they chopped the pickup tube seal in half, airating the oil.(this causes extend cranking issues, and hot idle issues in case you were wondering why)

i also have a lb7 duramax on a engine stand with bent connecting rods.

i also have a 6.0 on a stand that we are fixing for johns truck.

i have a lly duramax outside waiting with a no.7 rod knock.

i have a 07 5.9 cumapart with a bad head gasket outside as well.

o and im on trans no. 3 for full rebuild this month also.

i guess im going to be misaligning lots of hoods:doh:

ill say it again. you do it your way. ill do it mine.

just because you dont agree with the way i might attack a certain job, doesn't mean my way is wrong.

 

[OSCS]

Would that really do anything?

sent while trying not to JJ My rods!!!!!!

probably not.. ive never heard of anyone doing that

 

[TyCorr]

you dont even know i was there junior.

wtf does the quality of truck have to do with it?

someone like your self that tries to do this stuff in thier back yard. i could see you having issues, and your tool box content of only a hammer, chisel set, duck tape. you might be used to seeing the end result of a motor pull looking like a dogs breakfast.

the shops,guys(myself included) that do this work for a living. we/i have any type tool you could possibly want to do anything i need to, on any truck that comes through the door. thats the difference.

you/backyard brawler might do this once, maybe twice in your lifetime(thats a avearge basis) me/shops do that stuff on a daily basis.

heres a example for you. how many engines have you pulled this week? I personally have done 2 7.3 extractions for oil pans being rotted.

one of the trucks were done by another shop with the mentality that engine dont need to come out. the new oil pan leaked all over the place, and in the process, they chopped the pickup tube seal in half, airating the oil.(this causes extend cranking issues, and hot idle issues in case you were wondering why)

i also have a lb7 duramax on a engine stand with bent connecting rods.

i also have a 6.0 on a stand that we are fixing for johns truck.

i have a lly duramax outside waiting with a no.7 rod knock.

i have a 07 5.9 cumapart with a bad head gasket outside as well.

o and im on trans no. 3 for full rebuild this month also.

i guess im going to be misaligning lots of hoods:doh:

ill say it again. you do it your way. ill do it mine.

just because you dont agree with the way i might attack a certain job, doesn't mean my way is wrong.

Exactly. Most carpenters are.setting up their elaborate table saw and.miter.box gadgetry to put a window in and Im putting the new window in ten minutes after I show up. You become efficient. You learn to plan your work, and work your plan. Efficiency isnt something people do at work its habit.forming.

I just hate when people mod stuff but leave the leaky oil pan or rusted this.or.that. If a guy has a hoist, a stand, and tools.why not have the work right in front of you? My fenders.will be.happier. Plus besides my time, I can refresh my seals and put a new oilpan on for three.hundred.bucks.

The older I get the less I like sneaking in and changing something. Id rather move everyhing out.of.my way.

 

[kyle43335]

Exactly. Most carpenters are.setting up their elaborate table saw and.miter.box gadgetry to put a window in and Im putting the new window in ten minutes after I show up. You become efficient. You learn to plan your work, and work your plan. Efficiency isnt something people do at work its habit.forming.

I just hate when people mod stuff but leave the leaky oil pan or rusted this.or.that. If a guy has a hoist, a stand, and tools.why not have the work right in front of you? My fenders.will be.happier. Plus besides my time, I can refresh my seals and put a new oilpan on for three.hundred.bucks.

The older I get the less I like sneaking in and changing something. Id rather move everyhing out.of.my way.

see that alot around here, and the nation.

it boils down to some people really shouldn't do some of the jobs on these trucks(over their heads) but they dive in anyway(backyard brawlers)

i understand money gets tight,what ever the reason. but what gets me is people spend money modding a truck. alot of times it a want mod, not a need mod. then the trucks "needs" go on the back burner, because the money was burned up on wants. it doesn't make sense.

then theirs the people in this thread. theres how it should be done, and then how the trucks owner is going to do it. and that way is determined by either, non knowledge,lack of tools, lack of money, to do it the "should be done way"

then they will defend their way of doing something, because they couldnt do it any other way.

moral of the story/ this thread. do the job whatever way you want. but dont hack on someone because of the way they do it.

right wrong or in different. its all up to the truck owner.

 

[OSCS]

see that alot around here, and the nation.

it boils down to some people really shouldn't do some of the jobs on these trucks(over their heads) but they dive in anyway(backyard brawlers)

i understand money gets tight,what ever the reason. but what gets me is people spend money modding a truck. alot of times it a want mod, not a need mod. then the trucks "needs" go on the back burner, because the money was burned up on wants. it doesn't make sense.

then theirs the people in this thread. theres how it should be done, and then how the trucks owner is going to do it. and that way is determined by either, non knowledge,lack of tools, lack of money, to do it the "should be done way"

then they will defend their way of doing something, because they couldnt do it any other way.

moral of the story/ this thread. do the job whatever way you want. but dont hack on someone because of the way they do it.

right wrong or in different. its all up to the truck owner.

And it's also up to other member on this site to stray people from pulling an entire engine out of truck to do a simple job. I understand your argument but you can't bag on other guys saying it was done this way or that way becuase of money or whatever.. Myself and 99% of the other guys that posted on this thread told him to do it a certain way becuase of their experience and knowledge, not lack their of. You need revaluate your very first post and realize that telling a guy who has NEVER pulled a 7.3 to pull it to do a simple stud and pushrod job was the wrong choice.. Plain and simple. No body cares how many engines you pull in a month. That information is irrelevant to the OP's position. I think the majority of the suggestions lean in cab for a reason.. And it's not becuase the members are broke or can't figure out how to pull an engine efficiently

 

[kyle43335]

And it's also up to other member on this site to stray people from pulling an entire engine out of truck to do a simple job. I understand your argument but you can't bag on other guys saying it was done this way or that way becuase of money or whatever.. Myself and 99% of the other guys that posted on this thread told him to do it a certain way becuase of their experience and knowledge, not lack their of. You need revaluate your very first post and realize that telling a guy who has NEVER pulled a 7.3 to pull it to do a simple stud and pushrod job was the wrong choice.. Plain and simple. No body cares how many engines you pull in a month. That information is irrelevant to the OP's position. I think the majority of the suggestions lean in cab for a reason.. And it's not becuase the members are broke or can't figure out how to pull an engine efficiently

if you read the thread title, he was already thinking of pulling the engine as a option.

i will not reevaluate my first post because its the route i choose. that being said, it was questions and opinions the op was asking for, you,i as well as everyone that posted "their opinion" in this thread gave their opinion. so wtf do we keep going over, and over this for?

let the op choose his posion to do his work, and stfu about it already.

 

[OSCS]

if you read the thread title, he was already thinking of pulling the engine as a option.

i will not reevaluate my first post because its the route i choose. that being said, it was questions and opinions the op was asking for, you,i as well as everyone that posted "their opinion" in this thread gave their opinion. so wtf do we keep going over, and over this for?

let the op choose his posion to do his work, and stfu about it already.

We keep going over it becuase you won't shut your mouth about it.. With your superior skills and knowledge and how we choose to do it our way becuase we don't have the funds or knowledge :bowfast: NO ONE CARES

 

[kyle43335]

We keep going over it becuase you won't shut your mouth about it.. With your superior skills and knowledge and how we choose to do it our way becuase we don't have the funds or knowledge :bowfast: NO ONE CARES

obviously you do. you keep bringing it up.

 

[OSCS]

obviously you do. you keep bringing it up.

you just cant help yourself can you? LOL

 

[littleredstroker]

Just to be clear... I've pulled motors on many vehicles . Just never a 7.3 from a super duty. I have access to a lift, which is why I debated pulling the cab, and tools are not a issue... I wanted to know the simplest way ( simple usually = less parts to be removed and or less time ) im not completely incompetent just want as little down time as possible, and would like to know exactly what in getting into before I start a project. I dont want to start a 3 day job if I only have 1 day to do it.

sent while trying not to JJ My rods!!!!!!

 

[TyCorr]

Just to be clear... I've pulled motors on many vehicles . Just never a 7.3 from a super duty. I have access to a lift, which is why I debated pulling the cab, and tools are not a issue... I wanted to know the simplest way ( simple usually = less parts to be removed and or less time ) im not completely incompetent just want as little down time as possible, and would like to know exactly what in getting into before I start a project. I dont want to start a 3 day job if I only have 1 day to do it.

sent while trying not to JJ My rods!!!!!!

I thought you were hellbent on doing it. Simply because the thread title. Sorry if.thats not the case.

If studs and springs wwereere your only task Id say leave the dadgum motor in I guess. Not how Id do it or want it done. Ive opted to do exactly what you are but im going to pull my motor so I can replace my oil pan and dipstick. New alternators, rebuild starter, melling lpop, reseal the front cover, new.valve cover.gaskets, and silver paintjob on everything to make spoting oil leaks a breeze in the future. While thats out, i can put a better torque.converter in the trans and put.some bellowed uppipes on it. Ill also put my new ijectors in. New hpop. Fuel system.....bla bla...doing enough that I dont care to do it in truck. Besides.the.painting obviously

Its up to you. If you've got the equipment and wanna give your.motor a thorough inspection pull it. If you really only need to.work under the valvecovers then do it in the bay. Im 6'3 and I still refuse to climb up and down to "work" under there.

A nice benefit, my whole engine bay will be nice, smooth semi-gloss black with a silver motor nestled in it.