head gasket swap

[Custom91w300]

So I noticed a bit of oil coming from my valve cover. My buddy said more than likely is head gasket. Suggested I clean engine to verify and if so should be a simple fix.

Any thoughts or suggestions?

 

[JesseFixesCATs]

replacing a head gasket is fairly easy and very easy with a straight 6. there are probably many videos on youtube and replacing the head gasket doesnt require digging to deep into engine

 

[Bully Bob]

"Oil" would come fr. the valve cover..., various things would come from the head gasket, one being noise.

Along with exhaust, fumes, moisture, and in rare cases, oil. In addition, the rig would run & sound odd. Sometimes 

water will exit the exhaust pipe. (not normal condensation but signs of water after eng. is fully warm.)

Plug inspection is usually the 1st. clue as to what the eng. condition is.

Cleaning suspect areas is always a good idea for inspection.

An eng. cleaned & kept clean.., better yet.

 

[miesk5]

yo,

As the guys advised;

and to get an idea of the 4.9 (300 cu in) engine; go thru the 1993 Bronco/Econoline/F-Series Workshop Manual by Ford;

https://www.motorcraftservice.com/pubs/content/~WSPM/~MUS~LEN/21/SPMLEFT.HTM

Similar to your year

see the various sections such as;

 

Group 03: ENGINE  

Section 03-00:
Engine Service, Gasoline

Engine Oil Leaks

Fluorescent Oil Additive Method

Pressure Method

Testing Procedure
Possible Leakage Points

Underhood
Under Engine, With Vehicle on Hoist
With Transmission and Flywheel Removed
Compression Test

 

EXCERPTS:

Possible Leakage PointsExamine the following areas for oil leakage.

 
Underhood

• Rocker cover gaskets
• Intake manifold gaskets/end seals
• Cylinder head gaskets
• Oil filter
• Distributor O-ring
• Oil level indicator (dipstick) tube connection
• Oil pressure sending unit
• Cup plugs and/or pipe plugs at end of oil passages

 
Under Engine, With Vehicle on Hoist

• Oil pan gasket
• Oil pan front and rear end seals
• Crankshaft front seal
• Crankshaft rear seal

 
With Transmission and Flywheel Removed

• Crankshaft rear seal

Air leakage in area around a crankshaft rear oil seal does not necessarily indicate a rear seal leak. However, if no other cause can be found for oil leakage, it can be assumed that rear seal is the cause of the oil leakage.

• Rear main bearing cap parting line.
• Rear main bearing cap and seals.
• Flywheel mounting bolt holes.
• Rear cup plugs and/or pipe plugs at the end of oil passages.

Oil leaks at crimped seams in sheet metal parts and cracks in cast or stamped parts can be detected when pressurizing the crankcase.

NOTE: Light foaming equally around rocker arm cover bolts and crankshaft seals is not detrimental and no corrections are required in such cases.

 

Read More

 

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and;

Section 03-01A:
Engine, 4.9L Six-Cylinder

https://www.motorcraftservice.com/pubs/content/~WSPM/~MUS~LEN/24/SPMS31AL.HTM