How to rebuild small block Ford engines
591120
Good informative book. I would recommend this book as a good source of information on rebuilding a Ford small block engine. Plenty of pictures to help you through the process.
275031
How to Repair Briggs and Stratton Engines

Excellent Manual. Helped me out a bunch.
Thanks!
3872660
not to bad for a small machine,it work pretty good for my truck, the other half needs to be convienced
1079367
After 3 tries I found this engine stand that actually fits a small block Ford.(289).  It is not professional strong but is fine for hobbyist like me.  Other reviews say the vertical bars must be bent to place the engine.  My suggestion is just wait to put the cross member in until you have attached the vertical post to the engine.  To get the slack necessary leave all bolts loos until everything is attached and then just tighten it up.  EZ  Also, buy the wheels.
861365
This was a good tip from Ford.  Try  taking out the old IAC & cleaning it with brake cleaner or throttlebody cleaner first. The IAC will get a carbon buildup inside that needs to be cleaned.  That is why this part fails.  After cleaning, Put it back in the car and it should run fine for a few years. I have done this three times before, &  it worked like a charm every time.  This last time it did not work. So I need a new one.
1490753
I have a 1998 XLT AWD 5.0 Explorer, Basically, the most capable one money could buy at the time. 218,600 miles and still running strong. Torque monster/OBX exhaust headers are recommended. I have them on mine and MPG improved to 21 HWY and I have a good 40 ft/lbs more torque and 15 or more HP.

Full time mechanical AWD system with viscous coupling and limited slip rear axle standard for AWD drive models. I believe they all came with trans oil coolers standard as well. You can tow ~6400-6500 lbs with appropriate hitch installed.

Keep in mind these engines were not designed to run 5w-20 oil as Ford recommends. A low mileage 5.0 might tolerate it but believe me, you need to be running at a bare minimum 5w-30 and any engine with 150K+ miles needs 10w-30 minimum.

My engine is somewhat tired and worn out, 5w-20 caused some awful clicking noises since it was run in the truck up till I got it (215k), the oil was simply too thin.

I put 10w40 in and its about halved the lifter tick/noises. Permanent damage was done but its still got good power.

Overall, a very reliable truck provided you have the 5.0/4 speed auto combo. the 4.0 SOHC is OK if you keep it maintained but you will inevitably be replacing the timing chain guides and that will cost as much as the trucks worth....
3357416
I have used this many times when rebuilding small engines to make sure the valves seat properly and that there will be no leaks. I have never had a valve problem.
4959769
These worked well on my 1989 f150 302 rebuild. You will need to have a shop check that the rods are still round and you may need to have the rods machined. It cost me $80 at a local shop.
2697813
I used these piston rings on my sealed power piston and placed  them in my 2002 ford focus  ,I replaced  all  four  pistions  these piston ring are durable and I have great engine compression no loss of power.
245692
a little more crank is needed for larger engines like 3.8L-  minivans, trucks, etc. Works good for smaller applications but I would recommend something other, for larger engine vehicles
4367627
This spark plug socket is a must have for the Ford Triton 4.6 and 5.4 liter engines since Ford changed the actual hex size on the spark plug from the standard 5/8" hex to 9/16" therefore your standard spark plug socket will not work to change plugs on these motors. The built in extension is also very nice so you can't lose your socket (unless you have locking extensions) in the spark plug tube.
1818352
Okay this is 850 HP on pump gas, talk about suped up the raw powers, the raw sound engine. My husband enjoyed reading this book very much so. The pictures and instructions were clearly depicted. Knowing what can be done will save you money from torque output, best port size, roller cam vs. flat tappet which is the least expensive? Recondtioning procedures to a stock block improving engine output, compressions Cam timing, pistons porting, Wet-sump pumps, carbs intake event distribution, combustion, valvesprings, Evacupan fittings, so much to know yet so much to tell. This book had it all and it explains each procedure carefully and explicitly. I know the power these big blocks exudes. Any fan of the Big Blocks will thoroughly enjoy this book. Thank you received a copy through the LibraryThing Book Giveaway.
2027265
Be very careful at the first several steps, the 2 grey trapezoid plate (thrust bearing?) should be inside the clear engine block.
It would be hard for 14 years old to follow, without knowing the working principal of engine.
3312744
Truck had a engine knock which ford garage refused to fix. I just traded it in on a new GMC Sierra last week. It was the 5.0 v8. 4 different dealers. Just watch 5.0 engine knock on YouTube to hear em. There's many people's videos. Oil changed at dealer every 4k.
3096154
Neat engine, but I wish they would include some instructions, and a spare parts list.  There were two spare glass cylinders, but no instructions on how to install them if you needed to.
2777269
if your flathead people there's little info
i intend to do the work myself
e.g. replacing valve seats
i've heard you do it with dry ice.
too pop em in and out.. but no info here
"take it to a machine shop"...
my first rebuild was done without even taking the engine
out of the vehicle .
no fenders or grill removed
most other stuff is by experience common knowlege over the years
electrical..no computer/sensors..can be updated with some electronics
these old vehicle where straight forward.
even set points with a match book cover.
good info is just in the vehicle manual.
remember: keep it simple stupid and if its not broke don't fix it!
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Kit is OK if you own a new TX200HC I have a 2001 model and the piston supplied with this kit won't work, Used old piston as it wasn't in to bad a shape. otherwise OK kit