Damaged block installing block heater L5240

Adiredneck · May 24, 2016

Not wasting any time at this point. Might be ready to fire by Friday.

KubotainNH · May 24, 2016

Nice, you can see the light at the end of the tunnel.

wmonroe · May 26, 2016

Making good progress!

lilranch2001 · May 26, 2016

Remembering how it all goes back together?

Adiredneck · May 26, 2016

Well, I must say there have been a few parts where it has taken me way longer than it should have to put on. The steel hydraulic lines are like a puzzle. I have those sorted out now.

Tonight I took a step backwards. The wiring harness passes through the fuel tank support. The fuel tank is hanging over the valve cover. I need to adjust the valves, so it all had to come back off tonight. I have help on the way tomorrow night to adjust the valves, then it's a marathon night to get everything else done so I can fire her Saturday evening/afternoon when I get home.

I have to pick up another gallon of oil, oil filter and fuel filter also.

Fingers crossed.

Ford850 · May 27, 2016

Maybe I missed it, but did you get a block heater installed?

rbargeron · May 27, 2016

Adiredneck said:
Well, I must say there have been a few parts where it has taken me way longer than it should have to put on.......

Nice that you are sauntering down the home stretch toward the finish line.

This thread stands as a fine example of overcoming adversity - having the fortitude to stare down a tough situation and doing what's needed to put it right. Good for you. Thanks for the inspiration! Dick B

Adiredneck · May 27, 2016

Ford850 said:
Maybe I missed it, but did you get a block heater installed?

Yes. It was much easier to install the block heater with the engine removed. I should have done that in the first place!:mur:

C4Ranch · May 27, 2016

Adiredneck said:
Yes. It was much easier to install the block heater with the engine removed. I should have done that in the first place!:mur:

Too funny! U mean the gas tank must be removed to adjust valves?

Ford850 · May 27, 2016

Adiredneck said:
Yes. It was much easier to install the block heater with the engine removed. I should have done that in the first place!:mur:

That's good to hear. I can't imaging not having one if you need to use it on some of the really cold days. Mine does such a great job I end up using it more than I have to. It make the engine purr like it's summer, rather than taking 20 minutes to get up to temperature.
Good luck on your final steps.