engine removal

[bigblue]

Hi all!! Have a 1990 bronco with a 5.8l 351, need to replace crank and lower end. Am planning on pulling engine, any suggestions or ideas that might help

Thanks

 

[Broncobuster]

If you've never pulled one before, be careful and think SAFETY! Marking things like wire connections, etc., take pics. before you start, and get zip-lok bags for nuts, bolts, etc., and LABEL them. Don't forget to capture all fluids that you'll be draining, and Don't re-use any of them.

 

[Ziggy]

If you unbolt the engine from the tranny, you will have to support the front of the tranny so it does drop down an the torque convertor falls off. I would replace the front seal on the tranny while you have the engine out. Takes about 10-15 minutes to do and will save some headaches down the road.