Hey All,
Unfortunately my new acquisition, a 79' beast, decided it was time for its oil pump to stop functioning and seized as I was bringing it home.
Anyway.. its been a few months now and I finally have a bit of time to swap out the engine. Snagged another 400M in pretty decent shape. Unfortunately I dont have the $ for a good rebuild, so I'm just swapping.
Do you guys have any tips for me in this swap? What else would you recommend I change besides the oil pump. I have a minor list, but need to get ready to order the parts asap. Also, any recommendations on where to snag these from other than a ford dealership?
belts
water pump
fuel pump
rocker cover gaskets
thermostat
oil pan gasket
Thanks all, I know your input will be a hell of a lot better than the ricer buddies of mine and their suggestions of "neon winshield washer nozzles."
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Engine Swap Tips?
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, Dec 09 2004 08:28 AM
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Posted 09 December 2004 - 12:20 PM
One thing I would be sure to check is the rear main seal, if it's leaking this would be a good time to fix it. Also while it's out check all your casting plugs (freeze plugs) for leaks. You should be able to get all those parts from any parts store ie. Napa, AutoZone, Checker, or any other parts place like that. I used to work at a Ford Dealer and unless you get a parts guy that's been there awhile they will just look at you funny when you ask for parts for one that old. Have fun and good luck with it. 
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Posted 10 December 2004 - 09:02 AM
if you are going to be using the engine from a manual and dropping it in a truck with an auto, make sure that you use the proper shim plate that goes between the flex plate/ flywheel otherwise you wont be able to put in the starter, works the same way fromauto to manual....... make sure you use the right frame mount towers for the engine 
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The Lawn Ornament:77 F250, broke 400m, HD D44F, D60R, np435, Divorced 205 and 36x12.5x16.5 TSL's
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The Beast: 79 F150,stout 400m, np435, NP203, HP D44F, 9"R, 35x14.5x15 boggers, no bed, slightly shortened frame, 4" lift with sky shackle mounts more info/pics here: http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2145548
The Lawn Ornament:77 F250, broke 400m, HD D44F, D60R, np435, Divorced 205 and 36x12.5x16.5 TSL's
more pics and info here: http://www.cardomain.com/ride/393604
The Beast: 79 F150,stout 400m, np435, NP203, HP D44F, 9"R, 35x14.5x15 boggers, no bed, slightly shortened frame, 4" lift with sky shackle mounts more info/pics here: http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2145548
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Posted 10 December 2004 - 06:37 PM
I strongly recomend changing the timing chain and gear set.Old style cam gear has pasltic gears.Not a good idea to run if the engine sat for any period of time.
Also a new set of valve seals would be in order also.
Also a new set of valve seals would be in order also.
If ya don't get hung up once in a while your not wheelin hard enough
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Posted 10 December 2004 - 10:14 PM
Since you're changing the oil pump out, put in a heavy duty/high volume pump. This will eliminate the oil starvation problems to the rear main on start up, which is probably what happened to your last engine. This is one of the weak points on the 350/400M engine.
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Posted 15 December 2004 - 05:26 PM
My question to that last post is.....WTF??Will it make it go any better in the mud???
If ya don't get hung up once in a while your not wheelin hard enough
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