Monday, April 21, 2014
How to Tell a 400 Small Block From a 350 Small Block
In 1955, Chevrolet unveiled the companys first overhead valve small block V-8 engine. Initially, the small block Chevrolet engine featured 265 cubic inches of displacement. During the 1968 model year, Chevrolet began production of a larger displacement, 350 cubic inch small block engine. The higher performance small block Chevy came about in 1970, which required changes to the internal design in order to accommodate the larger cylinder bores. Identifying whether or not your particular vehicle has a 350 or 400 small block Chevy engine is an easy task, provided you have the correct information.
Instructions
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Open your vehicles hood and allow the engine to cool, if applicable.
2Examine the rear of the engine block, on the drivers side, below the cylinder head to locate the manufacturers casting numbers. The casting numbers for your engine will be located below the "GM" stamp at the rear of the block. Utilize a flashlight if you have issues reading the casting numbers on the engine block.
3Write down the engine block casting numbers on a piece of paper.
4Cross-erence the engine block numbers using a suitable chart guide to find out your engines displacement.
Friday, November 29, 2013
How to Replace Injectors on a 2005 F 350
The Ford F series is a group of full-size pickups manufactured by Ford Motor Company. The model number indicates the nominal carrying capacity of the vehicle, such that an F350 is a 3/4-ton pickup truck. A 2005 F350 typically has a 6.0-liter turbo diesel engine with fuel injection. The fuel injectors deliver a precise ratio of fuel and air to the engine in a specific sequence. The replacement of the fuel injectors in an F350 will also require you to remove additional components.
Instructions
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Remove the valve cover for the fuel injectors with a socket wrench and detach the electrical connector for the fuel injector. Disconnect the mounting bolts for the crankcase-to-head tube assembly and remove the assembly. Remove the mounting bolts for the oil rail and disconnect the oil rail.
2Push the electrical connector for the fuel injector out of the rocker arm carrier with a small pry tool. Plug the holes for the oil drain that are next to the each glow plug with clean shop towels. Remove the mounting bolt for the fuel injector with a socket wrench and release the hold down clamp for the fuel injector. Disconnect the fuel injector and unplug the oil drain holes.
3Install new O-rings and washers onto the new fuel injector and apply a liberal coat of clean engine oil to the fuel injector. Install the fuel injector and attach the hold-down clamp for the fuel injector. Torque the mounting bolt for the fuel injector to 24 foot-pounds with a torque wrench.
4Place the electrical connector for the fuel injector into the rocker arm carrier with the pry tool. Lubricate the O-rings on the top of the fuel injector with clean engine oil.
5Place the oil rail into position onto the fuel injectors and press down on the oil rail to secure it in place. Torque the mounting bolts for the oil rail to 10 foot-pounds with a torque wrench.
6Attach the crankcase-to-head tube assembly to the engine and torque the mounting bolts to 60 foot-pounds with a torque wrench. Connect the electrical connector for the fuel injector and install the valve covers with a socket wrench.
Monday, November 4, 2013
How do I Install an Oil Pump in a 1995 F 350 Engine
The Ford F-series includes pickup trucks in a variety of sizes. The F-350 is a full-size pickup that is classified as a 1-ton truck, although its actual carrying capacity is much larger. A 1995 Ford F-350 has several choices of engines, with the most common being an 8-cylinder 7.3-liter diesel engine. The oil pump in this vehicle is attached to the bottom of the engine block. The oil pump installation procedure also requires you to drain the oil from the engine.
Instructions
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Ensure the engine is completely cold to avoid injury from hot oil. Place a drain pan under the engine oil and remove the drain bolt on the oil pan with a socket wrench. Let the oil drain into the drain pan and replace the drain bolt. Store the oil for later use.
2Remove the mounting bolts for the oil pan with a socket wrench and disconnect the oil pan from the bottom of the engine. Detach the oil pick-up tube from the oil pump.
3Remove the mounting bolts that fasten the oil pump to the bottom of the engine with a socket wrench. Detach the oil pump from the engine and discard the oil pump gasket.
4Mount a new gasket to the new oil pump and mount the new oil pump to the bottom of the engine. Tighten the mounting bolts to 14 foot-pounds with a torque wrench. Attach the oil pickup tube to the oil pump.
5Install the oil pan and fasten the mounting bolts with a socket wrench. Replace the oil that you previously drained from the engine.