I Think I Killed the Engine...

[hammer189]

I've got an engine hoist if you need it. Got a tranny jack too. I'm on the south side of Atlanta. If I'm not working I'll help. PM me if you guys need anything. David
P.S. I've done the oil filter seal thing too but luckily I caught it after it leaked a quart.

 

[ugly74]

You guys are top shelf people.

I knew our classiness was more than just sheetmetal deep!

 

[Farrell Martin]

I can not express enough appreciation for the support and encouraging words from everybody. Especially Chris and David and others who have offered tools, engines and time to lend a hand. Because of this, I was able to finish the day in a pretty good state of mind rather than completely pissed off (like I was was earlier in the day).

Now, time to get heading back in the right direction. I am going to get back in the garage tonight and go ahead and start disconnecting and removing everything needed to snatch the motor out of it. Need to track down an engine stand to store this motor on it while I figure out what my long term solution is. Thanks to Chris, I will be bale to enjoy the Bronco while I go through this process.

I went ahead and ordered the How to Rebuild Ford Small Block Engines Book. I figure reading this book will help me not only understand the process but also help me decide what direction i want to go.

Again, forever grateful to the support you guys are expressing - F

 

[PaveBronco]

Love the Bronco brotherhood, be sure to post some before and after pics..not the engine swap, the crew..before Beer...after Beer....

 

[smokinjoe]

Been there brother, first oil change on the very first motor I had built, about had a heart attack. Stuipd O-Ring stuck on from the old filter, I was lucky enough to be able to kill mine immediately, but I've been there.

 

[Timmy390]

Need to track down an engine stand to store this motor on it while I figure out what my long term solution is

The Harbor Fright ( 2 ton version) and it works well. For $129 plus 20% off with coupon, it's hard to beat.

Tim

 

[Bronco Junkie]

That really sucks Farrell. But I am so happy to see the Brotherhood rush to your aid. Good luck!!!

 

[Millar]

Fucking brutal.

Millar

 

[Farrell Martin]

Fucking brutal.

Millar

amen - F

 

[BoureeOne]

Those stories are not fun... One quick question... You said you worked on timing, and tweeked the carb and got it running really good... Did you then change the oil after you had done all that????

 

[Farrell Martin]

Those stories are not fun... One quick question... You said you worked on timing, and tweeked the carb and got it running really good... Did you then change the oil after you had done all that????

I rebuilt the carb a month ago or so and did an oil change after that. I could never get it running so eventually put in a new timing gear and chain. In that process, I dumped a bunch of anti-freeze in the oil pan, so drained all that new oil out and filled it again. I then got it started and tweaked the idle mix screws and timing set to 14 degrees and she ran good until all the oil ran out of it....


- F

 

[half cab]

Be sure n post up pix. If I weren't 300 mi. away I'd come help.

 

[rednck21]

Maybe I can entice a bunch of Atlanta guys with a cooler of beer to come to a good old fashioned motor swapping in the driveway.

Ben can tend bar with that big fat thumb of his.

- F

Hate to hear about this! My cherry picker is here when your ready along with whatever else I've got that you might need.

 

[Farrell Martin]

Thanks Blane. I will give you a shout in the next day or do.

- F

 

[phred]

Dang Farrell, that sucks. Just saw the post. Let me know when the party is. If Im in town I'll be glad to lend a hand.

 

[Farrell Martin]

Dang Farrell, that sucks. Just saw the post. Let me know when the party is. If Im in town I'll be glad to lend a hand.

Thanks Brett

 

[KAllen]

Hate to hear about bad luck. Was hoping to see it at the meet and greet Saturday. I've been in the same spot.

 

[g8rb8t]

Man that stinks! I've got an engine stand you can borrow for the foreseeable future. No plans for it right now. Also, if I'm in town I'd love to help.

Not sure I've got much knowledge to lend but can chase and hand tools!

 

[Farrell Martin]

Man that stinks! I've got an engine stand you can borrow for the foreseeable future. No plans for it right now. Also, if I'm in town I'd love to help.

Not sure I've got much knowledge to lend but can chase and hand tools!

Thanks Brad.

 

[BronCowie]

I like the way this is going... You guys rrrrROCK!