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Getting that lock actuator fixed/replaced seems impossible. My rod has disconnected and it won’t go back on. The actuator is riveted to the door and I can’t get my hand far enough in there to try and use a nut and bolt. Any ideas?

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It's been a while so I thought I'd check in. Yesterday we finally had no rain so we rolled out the new engine and dropped in. It wasn't even easy. The hoist I've got is great for cars but lousy with 4x4 trucks. Getting it out was easy because we didn't care about the old block and it was down to...

I went to ARPs website looking for bolt sets and they showed two different ones. One had four long and two short, the other had all six the same. Apparently I need all six the same. All six the same is for auto trans, the other is for manual. The auto one will not work for AOD or C6 but...

Well I'm getting closer to popping it back in. I've attached some photos of the build out and now on crane ready to set in place. If I can get some dry weather I'll be able to finish up the engine compartment fix up. I followed the advice to get por15. I did the degreaser full strength and then...

I picked up the Dorman water pump bolt set, only needed one of the three bolts. Not sure if it's just an all-in-one kit or not but based on the photos provided, only one was right anyhow and that was the exact one that broke coming out. Called Summit and they are taking back the bolt kit that...

Thanks the pics help a lot and the dorman parts are spot on. Same for broncograveyard so I suspect he uses the same supplier.

This ARP bolt kit is garbage. Only a couple of the water pump bolts are long enough and none of the valve cover or oil pan bolts are long enough. What's the point of spending $90 for nothing but intake and exhaust bolts assuming those fit. Where do I get the remaining bolts? Most of my old one...

Ok my fellow Bronco enthusiasts and followers of this thread, I need your advice. While I've rebuilt 351's many years back, all on a stand, I've never rebuilt a 351w to go into a Bronco. Here's what I'm getting at. I've got my nice brand new long block mounted to my engine stand and ready to...

Thanks Meisk5 I had looked there first. With numerous nationwide engine remanufactures to choose from, most with long warranty and good reputations, I can price shop a bit. Bully Bob, you have also been a great help. I've not only got my Haynes but I also bought the complete 5-volume ford...

Actually I did help put a 351 into a ltd once with my ex-girlfriends dad who was a retired Chrysler assembly line supervisor. I seem to recall carrying the trani in my hands and thinking holy crap this heavy. Looks like I need to head to harbor freight tomorrow because apparently I need a 15/16"...

Nope. All the engines I've worked were already out of the car or stayed in while I repaired them.

Looks like I can get a reman long block stock for somewhere between $1200-1700. Hardest part is making sure they are for a 90 w/EFI and vin code H. They are out there. Looks like the long will give me everything I need and I can just use my existing pan, timing chain cover, water pump and...

I'm right there with you guys. I'm researching short and long blocks right now. I really hate to pull the engine out, mostly because that means more things to buy like a lift and stand plus all the pita that comes along with it. Thanks for all your help and feel free to continue providing...

Bad went to worse today. Took the heads in to get resurfaced and they found a crack between two valves. They advised I pour kerosene or mineral spirits down into the cylinders to make sure the rings didn't leak. Several dripped with one really dripping. I then found a piston ear laying in the...

I'll have to check to make sure those JBA headers are CARB legal here in CA. I've seen the covers but never used before. Guess I need to look them up too.

Here's what the crank looks like.

I'm not planning on pulling the pistons yet. Let's hope during rotation it all looks good.

Dropped the oil pan. What a pain in the arse. Took me at least three hours fighting the exhaust y pipe that was in the way. Haynes made it sound so simple. Raise the engine and drop the pan. Ha. Had to remove the muffler and tailpipe hangers so it could swing back far enough to give clearance. I...

What should I be looking for on the lower end to know if it's ok?