Replacing engine

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T.Hanson
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Replacing engine

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Getting ready to replace an engine. Any tips from experience ?

Plan to pull radiator, clutch, trans, bell housing, install without fan, ribs, injector rail. There is a bracket up front that looks suitable for picker chain, what do we use rear ?

Is crank nut tightened once the engine is installed to drive line ?

How tough is rear seal to replace ?

Thank you,
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T.Hanson wrote:Getting ready to replace an engine. Any tips from experience ?

Plan to pull radiator, clutch, trans, bell housing, install without fan, ribs, injector rail. There is a bracket up front that looks suitable for picker chain, what do we use rear ?

Is crank nut tightened once the engine is installed to drive line ?

How tough is rear seal to replace ?

Thank you,
I think there is a hole at the back of the block near the bell housing for the rear hook

I didn't have trouble replacing rear seal, but it leaked again.

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If you get the tool that Bavauto sells you can tighten it any time.

Bolts on front pulley
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