Pulling The engine ???'s

[Daddy4zack]

I am getting ready to pull out my old 302.. Do I have to Drop my tranny and transfer case also? I have heard I can unbolt them and slide them back, I also heard I should drop them. And also that I can leave them in place and just unbolt the motor and pull it forward then out. What has everyone done?

I am dropping in another 302.. Do I install the full-length headers before the install of the motor or try and install them after the engine is in??
Any tips would be appreciated..
Thanks
Aaron

[Sac '68 sport]

If your just pulling the motor I would just unbolt the bell housing from the motor and yank just the block. You shouldn't need to mess with the trans at all. Putting it back in is a little tricker but go slow and it's doable. I stabbed mine with the trans on but getting the T-case back on was a pain.

I have the WH long tubes and I had to get the engine pretty much in but still on the cherry picker before I could put in the headers. Even then I couldn't get the bolts in till I dropped it into place. Sort of a trial and error kind if thing. Try and fit them, jack up the motor, let it down some...

[FordCore]

68 sport has the right idea, but make sure you radiator is out of the way.

[Daddy4zack]

68 sport has the right idea, but make sure you radiator is out of the way.

Ya i'll pull the radiator and fan.. Thanks

[Sac '68 sport]

Get a floor or bottle jack up under the tranny too.
It shouldn't drop down too much with the t-case and drive shaft there but keeping the front up a little should help when you put it back in.

[raharr3]

Hey Aaron...Did you put the engine in yet if so hows she run?

[Daddy4zack]

Hey Aaron...Did you put the engine in yet if so hows she run?

Hey Roy,
No... I have been soo busy and the Bronco Isnt on the top of the list. I am thinking of tring to get it done over the labor day weekend. We have a lot of house stuff going on and work and this damn HOT weather.. I'll get some time soon to get work done on her. I still have the kids wanting to go to soccer in the bronco so I need to get this done.
Aaron

[raharr3]

LOL... Hey I hear that my kids fight over who gets to go with dad in his Bronco.

[Familyman]

LOL... Hey I hear that my kids fight over who gets to go with dad in his Bronco.

Not me, mine fits all 5 of us
Aaron keep us posted on dates to pull the motor will try to get over to help. FM

[raharr3]

I need to get off my lazy rump and put the back seat in

[Daddy4zack]

Not me, mine fits all 5 of us
Aaron keep us posted on dates to pull the motor will try to get over to help. FM

Thanks FM I will..

[Delta 4 Wheel]

I need to get off my lazy rump and put the back seat in

Now that I have a chitlin' that will be going before too long, I need to build a rack like MIke did. I always bring a lot of crap and definitely need some storage...

[Daddy4zack]

Update.. Got the 302 in with the help of Mark Dilorenzo "EarlyBronco72". Broncrick,, thanks for the cherry picker and the engine stand to use!!

Timed it, Adjusted it, Sweared at it and drove it like I stole it!! Runs Great!! Better than my old motor!! Thanks for all your help.. Now off to Muffler Tech for the new exhaust.. I got some Flowmaster 40's and an H pipe that are going on next!! My Kids will love it!!

Thanks again all..

Aaron

[ACE]

Glad to hear your up and runnin,
now that was'nt to bad was it?

[Delta 4 Wheel]

SWEET! Best of all, the price was right! Now start getting the EFI stuff together!