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bk53 · 12-04-2012, 07:52 PM

I've got a 8ba in front of a ford-o-matic in my 53 f100. I'm going to have it rebuilt, but I have to pull it as the rebuilder isn't setup for that. I've looked around for instructions but haven't seen anything directly related. Last motor I pulled was a 302 out of a mustang, 15 years ago. I have a stand I can borrow, and will rent a engine hoist. Can I leave the tranny in the truck? All in all the combo must be close to x00 pounds. I'd appreciate any insight I can get.

Thanks,

Bill

George/Maine · 12-04-2012, 08:03 PM

By the time you take the hood off and other stuff,best to remove from under side.
Didn,t read thur 53 pu more room then 51 ford car,pull as unit.

Walt Dupont--Me. · 12-04-2012, 08:07 PM

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The complete flathead weight is about 500#. You should be able to unbolt the flex plate from the converter, put a jack under the trans and pull the engine with a cherry picker. Hope you have room in your shop to roll the engine picker forward with the engine hanging on it. Walt

12-04-2012, 07:52 PM	#1
bk53 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Near Dallas Posts: 387	how to pull a flathead I've got a 8ba in front of a ford-o-matic in my 53 f100. I'm going to have it rebuilt, but I have to pull it as the rebuilder isn't setup for that. I've looked around for instructions but haven't seen anything directly related. Last motor I pulled was a 302 out of a mustang, 15 years ago. I have a stand I can borrow, and will rent a engine hoist. Can I leave the tranny in the truck? All in all the combo must be close to x00 pounds. I'd appreciate any insight I can get. Thanks, Bill

12-04-2012, 08:03 PM	#2
George/Maine Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mid coast Maine Posts: 1,878	Re: how to pull a flathead By the time you take the hood off and other stuff,best to remove from under side. Didn,t read thur 53 pu more room then 51 ford car,pull as unit. Last edited by George/Maine; 12-04-2012 at 08:12 PM.

12-04-2012, 08:07 PM	#3
Walt Dupont--Me. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gardiner Me. Posts: 4,200	Re: how to pull a flathead Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) The complete flathead weight is about 500#. You should be able to unbolt the flex plate from the converter, put a jack under the trans and pull the engine with a cherry picker. Hope you have room in your shop to roll the engine picker forward with the engine hanging on it. Walt