Looking good!

 

thanks. almost ready to watch you get on the creeper and start unbolting.

 

I am ready, just say when! Thanks again for the help today as well!

 

dusty i am gonna be rebuilding my bottom end with 4.6 crank and rods, since i already did my head gaskets realy do not want to tear down the top end

do you think theres enough room i can sneak the pistons in and out of the bottom end with heads on or bite the bullet and buy another set of head gaskets and bolts?

 

You can for sure pull it all from the bottom. The rear cam bearing will be a huuuge task, if you plan to replace with engine in place. otherwise just the front cover and sump and good to go. The only access from top would be for lifters and push rods, if you do cam. Still, that is just the valley and valve covers/rocker assembly

 

not doing the cam, i was tmepted to do this engine in but not sure i can get the crank out cause of the bell housing, plus theres the rear main seal

was figuring new main and rod bearings, rings, timing set, oil pump,

 

Then you are just sump and front cover and wah lah

 

Do I need to pull the engine?

 

Flywheel access is the only issue. Gearbox needs to move out of the way for access
Prolly easier and faster to pull engine

 

Yeah that's what I figured plus need to replace mounts