Ten steps to swap an F motor?

[3jvj]

Getting into the 63 swap today. I don't know how many of you recall, but my motor developed a very sudden "Fwhump" sound last year, and was blowing back through the carb. A compression test came back with zero on number five, and a visual inspection under the valve cover showed nothing.

Another member was kind enough to provide a donor, and I'm starting today.

It seems pretty straight forward, but I was wondering if anybody has done this already, and would be willing to offer any advice? In other words, if you were to break it down on a base level, with the most important things to know:

What are the ten steps (more or less) to swapping an F motor for another F motor?

Thanks

 

[3jvj]

I forget that the 25 section is like using the regular post; you need to send it out a week ahead of time.

I may need to answer this thread myself (for the next guy).

 

[Cruiser_Nerd]

What year is the donor? If it's the same year.."Installation is the rerverse of removal".

 

[3jvj]

What year is the donor? If it's the same year.."Installation is the rerverse of removal".

60's "F" (as far as I know). It's hard to say what year is in it though, so there's that too.

I am (as always) amazed at how simple these rigs are to work on. I've always wanted to use that hinge on the front

I've decided that trying to do the swap in a day (or so) is not the best way to go about it. It would be a shame not to take the opportunity to clean up the engine bay and spray a coat of paint on the parts (while I can get at them).

So:

Step 1. Slow down and collect supplies. It is best to do it right the first time.

 

[Splangy]

Removal and installation is pretty straight-forward. Some people will advise you to pull the engine, tranny, and transfer case together, although, I've had good luck getting it together without removing everything. It's a matter of personal preference and number of people around to help. It's certainly easier to line things up with a couple of extra guys around to push and pull and offer another set of eyes.

I would replace a few gaskets before installing the new engine. Things like rear main seal, front seal, and oil pan gasket come to mind. It also might be a good time to replace the clutch, have the flywheel turned, etc...

 

[Living in the Past]

Some people will advise you to pull the engine, tranny, and transfer case together, although, I've had good luck getting it together without removing everything.

This one I haven't never quite understood how to pull the engine and leave the transmission and transfer case hang in the air. Post 7/80 there is a crossmember supporting the tranny/transfer but before that they hang from the bell housing and the bell housing has the rear motor mounts. Just seems like a lot of work to support the tranny/transfer ridgid enough to wiggle the tranny input shaft thru the clutch and into the pilot bearing. Just curious how you go about this.

 

[Splangy]

This one I haven't never quite understood how to pull the engine and leave the transmission and transfer case hang in the air. Post 7/80 there is a crossmember supporting the tranny/transfer but before that they hang from the bell housing and the bell housing has the rear motor mounts. Just seems like a lot of work to support the tranny/transfer ridgid enough to wiggle the tranny input shaft thru the clutch and into the pilot bearing. Just curious how you go about this.

Edit: You're right! I was thinking of the later models!

 

[shelfboy1]

comealong holds the tranny and t case nicely and when lined up right they slide right together.to much extra work removing drive shafts shifter and all the other stuff for me.but that just me.

 

[3jvj]

On hold for now. I'm pulling a 400 out of a motorhome for the 55, so I can take my time and do the swap in the garage.

No need to hurry.