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Post by teccles on Jun 20, 2013 9:12:54 GMT -5
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Post by teccles on Jun 20, 2013 9:18:27 GMT -5
Just replying to bookmark this...
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Post by tkarter on Jun 20, 2013 20:45:37 GMT -5
This is a 300 six no doubt. They are easy to rebuild except for one issue. They really wear the cylinders out. You should tear it down and check the wear to see if that is the case.
The bad part is they usually wear more than the .060 they can be bored.
There is always a chance though this one didn't wear that badly.
Drain the fluids out of it and take the hood off and get to tearing down.
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Post by teccles on Jun 20, 2013 20:48:51 GMT -5
As soon as I acquire an engine stand I will get started.....
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Post by tkarter on Jun 20, 2013 20:54:54 GMT -5
You can stand that up on end in a tire if you remove the flywheel.
Rebuilt many an engine that way myself.
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Post by teccles on Jun 20, 2013 20:57:51 GMT -5
I may do that......I am excited to take this on....I love that truck....and one of my daughters wants to drive it as well.....it's not fast and it's not shiny but that thing is as tough as nails..
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Post by tkarter on Jun 20, 2013 21:01:12 GMT -5
It will be fun to build it up. Just mic the cylinders and crankshaft bearings. Install new cam bearings and a new cam shaft and of course take the head into a shop and get it redone.
Use moly rings in it when you put it back together they will not wear a cylinder bore out like the old cast iron rings did.
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Post by teccles on Jun 20, 2013 21:04:32 GMT -5
Yep I'm in no hurry....my daughters actually excited to help me out....
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Post by tkarter on Jun 20, 2013 21:05:45 GMT -5
If you need help you can always find me here willing to help you out. LOL
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Post by teccles on Jun 20, 2013 21:08:40 GMT -5
Thanks it'll be a learning process for me.....and I will ask you lots of questions......maybe I will add to this thread with pics and stuff as I go...it's not gun related...is that ok....
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Post by tkarter on Jun 20, 2013 21:10:48 GMT -5
Fine with me if you post any non gun related thing you want on this forum in the general section.
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Post by teccles on Jun 20, 2013 21:20:28 GMT -5
I will do that......
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Post by tkarter on Jun 20, 2013 21:22:27 GMT -5
If it still runs listen to the piston slap with a screw driver press up against the block. You will hear it if it is plumb loose in there.
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Post by teccles on Jun 20, 2013 21:41:36 GMT -5
It does run....well I could get it running anyhow...I may just open it up and go from there....
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Post by tkarter on Jun 20, 2013 22:23:47 GMT -5
I would suggest getting a Haynes manual and reading up on that engine a bit. Or Motors manual.
I have never rebuilt that Ford 6 but have seen plenty of them apart.
Most of my experience is with V8 motors from Ford or Oldsmobile.
Oh and a crap load of chevy engines.
I do know those 6 cylinder ford engines run until they are plumb worn out.
It will be a learning experience for you and your daughter. That in itself is going to be a fun thing. However you go about it.
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