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*seth247* · 11-01-2009, 12:01 AM

Shouldn't. Being a 92. But I never had to deal with it. So idk.

Jon. You wouldn't happen to have a new own ford cam synchronizer for the 5.0 layin around your wholesale parts warehouse...er... I mean garage. Would you?

Mine has developed the dreaded screech.

**Turdle** · 11-01-2009, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by seth247

Shouldn't. Being a 92. But I never had to deal with it. So idk.

Jon. You wouldn't happen to have a new own ford cam synchronizer for the 5.0 layin around your wholesale parts warehouse...er... I mean garage. Would you?

Mine has developed the dreaded screech.

Matt I don't, sorry.

OK, I broke a wire prong from this thingy on the side of the air compressor. I think it is a pressure switch. Anyone know what I can do about that?

I also snapped some pictures for reference before I tear everything apart. Hopefully there is enough showing that I will be able to figure it all out when putting it back together.

*leon63* · 11-01-2009, 01:33 PM

I love it!! I want a sawzall and a '91!!

**Turdle** · 11-01-2009, 11:14 PM

Well, the fluids are drained, the fan, shroud and radiator are out.

I got this far when some painted parts arrived for my daughter's deer killin' Neon, so I had to break away from this to finish that up. The panels lined up great, I will have that out of the way tomorrow.

*cybergasm* · 11-01-2009, 11:41 PM

Hint for ya Jon when your unbolting stuff, Unbolt the Alternator and get the Plugs underneath it. It is the main harness for the engine and what not

(think there may be 2 there but can't remember right now)

**Burns** · 11-02-2009, 12:00 AM

I think there is just one there and its pretty big. Make sure when reconnecting this that you get it good. If it does not want to start but turns over when the new engine is in look here. I looked everywhere but here many times

*cybergasm* · 11-02-2009, 12:08 AM

yea i got lucky and got it right the first time. but forgot about the trans cooler lines tho

whata mess to clean up.

*seth247* · 11-02-2009, 02:44 AM

Is ther enough of that tab left to solder onto?

**Turdle** · 11-04-2009, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by seth247

Is ther enough of that tab left to solder onto?

There may be. I may have to try that first.

Well, forgive me for being slow,
Today I was able to disconnect a lot of the hoses, and wiring. I got the torque converter nuts removed, and 4 of the transmission bolts. The accessory brackets are removed, And I am now trying to decide what to do with the power steering-and ac lines.

*kert0307* · 11-05-2009, 10:39 AM

When I pulled the engine out of the B2, I was able to leave the whole AC system "sealed" just unbolt the main components and push them to the side. that might work for you.

**Maniak** · 11-05-2009, 10:51 AM

Ditto on leaving the a/c system sealed. On our motor rebuild (r&r) I disconnected the brackets for the condensor so I could push it around, but the A/C system stayed sealed. The a/c line in my case runs under the TB. Some of the earlier a/c hoses used to run it behind the upper intake and I don't know how much in the way it would be if it was run that way.

~Mark

**Turdle** · 11-07-2009, 09:40 PM

Well, at precisely 5:30 PM this truck gave up it's engine. Sparksaflyin came down and helped pry it out. Made a few mistakes but nothing that can't be fixed.
I had the engine raised about 2 feet before I realized the trans cooler line bracket was still bolted to the block.

The exhaust collector bolts wouldn't budge, so the manifolds were removed from the heads. This became a giant snag also.

But, it is out.

Tomorrow --powerwash the engine bay.

**Maniak** · 11-07-2009, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Turdle

The exhaust collector bolts wouldn't budge, so the manifolds were removed from the heads. This became a giant snag also.
.

We had the same issue. With the Advanced adapter kit it wouldn't fit between the manifolds. But since you don't have that it shouldn't be an issue.

~Mark

**IZwack** · 11-07-2009, 09:46 PM

Good deal JT - progress!
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**FROADER** · 11-07-2009, 10:05 PM

*seth247* · 11-08-2009, 02:02 AM

Sweet action.

**Turdle** · 11-08-2009, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by FROADER

Wow, I remember that.
Funny, that truck will be here to witness the same. How ironic is that?

Except I am a bit better tanned than SVO in that picture.
I need to find a blue shirt for true effect, so you guys can see my sexy tanned forceps.

*seth247* · 11-08-2009, 05:21 PM

I didn't know you tanned your instruments Dr. Smith...

*cybergasm* · 11-08-2009, 09:05 PM

so is it done yet ?

**Turdle** · 11-09-2009, 04:16 PM

So I get the "new-old" engine on the stand and start messing with it.

I removed the spark plugs I had put in to plug off water from the power washer. I had all holes plugged when I sprayed it yesterday

I tried to turn it by hand today, and it was very stiff. It "snagged" bad every 30 degrees, until I got about 180 or so degrees and it locked up hard. Now it will not budge in either direction.

Dammit.

11-01-2009, 12:01 AM	#81
seth247 Wants to go to OuRaY! Tulsa, Oklahoma '92 XLT 4X4 Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,913 Vehicle Specs	Shouldn't. Being a 92. But I never had to deal with it. So idk. Jon. You wouldn't happen to have a new own ford cam synchronizer for the 5.0 layin around your wholesale parts warehouse...er... I mean garage. Would you? Mine has developed the dreaded screech. __________________ -Matt Forest Green'92 XLT 4X4 302/4R70W To all those in uniform, past and present. Thank You.

11-01-2009, 11:14 PM	#84
Turdle Pole Dancer Humboldt, KS 1998 Mountaineer MX4 O/R Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 16,598 Vehicle Specs	Well, the fluids are drained, the fan, shroud and radiator are out. I got this far when some painted parts arrived for my daughter's deer killin' Neon, so I had to break away from this to finish that up. The panels lined up great, I will have that out of the way tomorrow. __________________ "I set my standards low, that way I am not easily disappointed" 98 MX4 OFF ROAD 93 with sky light Explorerforum license frames here

11-02-2009, 12:00 AM	#86
Burns EF Late Night Crew Sparta,TN 1991 Explorer Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 7,614 Vehicle Specs	I think there is just one there and its pretty big. Make sure when reconnecting this that you get it good. If it does not want to start but turns over when the new engine is in look here. I looked everywhere but here many times __________________ Jonathan Burns Moderator of the Feature Truck Forum Owner of the "Lime" Forum Rules and Usage

11-02-2009, 02:44 AM	#88
seth247 Wants to go to OuRaY! Tulsa, Oklahoma '92 XLT 4X4 Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,913 Vehicle Specs	Is ther enough of that tab left to solder onto? __________________ -Matt Forest Green'92 XLT 4X4 302/4R70W To all those in uniform, past and present. Thank You.

11-05-2009, 10:39 AM	#90
kert0307 cornfused Pella, Iowa '00 Sport and '89 B2 Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,785 Vehicle Specs	When I pulled the engine out of the B2, I was able to leave the whole AC system "sealed" just unbolt the main components and push them to the side. that might work for you. __________________ ____________________ 00' Sport 4x4 -My Truck - Locked and loaded on 32's 89' B2 project - Project Thread D60 SAS - Ford 300 Engine Install 1978 Glastron CVX16 Project - Resto and swaping in a 302

11-01-2009, 01:33 PM	#83
leon63 Elite Explorer Springfield, Oregon 1998 Mountaineer Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 69 Vehicle Specs	I love it!! I want a sawzall and a '91!!

11-05-2009, 10:51 AM	#91
Maniak Moderator-Stock 91-94 Vail, Arizona 1992 XLT 4x4 Join Date: Feb 1999 Posts: 6,480 Vehicle Specs	Ditto on leaving the a/c system sealed. On our motor rebuild (r&r) I disconnected the brackets for the condensor so I could push it around, but the A/C system stayed sealed. The a/c line in my case runs under the TB. Some of the earlier a/c hoses used to run it behind the upper intake and I don't know how much in the way it would be if it was run that way. ~Mark __________________ Click HERE to see our Explorer Specs Get your Serious Explorations Explorer4x4, Explorerforum and ExplorerSportruck T-shirt

11-07-2009, 09:40 PM	#92
Turdle Pole Dancer Humboldt, KS 1998 Mountaineer MX4 O/R Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 16,598 Vehicle Specs	Well, at precisely 5:30 PM this truck gave up it's engine. Sparksaflyin came down and helped pry it out. Made a few mistakes but nothing that can't be fixed. I had the engine raised about 2 feet before I realized the trans cooler line bracket was still bolted to the block. The exhaust collector bolts wouldn't budge, so the manifolds were removed from the heads. This became a giant snag also. But, it is out. Tomorrow --powerwash the engine bay. __________________ "I set my standards low, that way I am not easily disappointed" 98 MX4 OFF ROAD 93 with sky light Explorerforum license frames here

11-07-2009, 09:46 PM	#94
IZwack Germantown, MD Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 17,756 Vehicle Specs	Good deal JT - progress! Posted via Mobile Device

11-07-2009, 10:05 PM	#95
FROADER Moderator Huntington Beach, CA '92 Eddie Join Date: Jan 2000 Posts: 18,016 Vehicle Specs	__________________ Colin Ignacio FORUM RULES My Explorer - My F-150 - My vBGarage - My Videos

11-08-2009, 02:02 AM	#96
seth247 Wants to go to OuRaY! Tulsa, Oklahoma '92 XLT 4X4 Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,913 Vehicle Specs	Sweet action. __________________ -Matt Forest Green'92 XLT 4X4 302/4R70W To all those in uniform, past and present. Thank You.

11-08-2009, 05:21 PM	#98
seth247 Wants to go to OuRaY! Tulsa, Oklahoma '92 XLT 4X4 Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,913 Vehicle Specs	I didn't know you tanned your instruments Dr. Smith... __________________ -Matt Forest Green'92 XLT 4X4 302/4R70W To all those in uniform, past and present. Thank You.

11-09-2009, 04:16 PM	#100
Turdle Pole Dancer Humboldt, KS 1998 Mountaineer MX4 O/R Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 16,598 Vehicle Specs	So I get the "new-old" engine on the stand and start messing with it. I removed the spark plugs I had put in to plug off water from the power washer. I had all holes plugged when I sprayed it yesterday I tried to turn it by hand today, and it was very stiff. It "snagged" bad every 30 degrees, until I got about 180 or so degrees and it locked up hard. Now it will not budge in either direction. Dammit. __________________ "I set my standards low, that way I am not easily disappointed" 98 MX4 OFF ROAD 93 with sky light Explorerforum license frames here