New Ford 5.0 Long Block - need a little guidence

[mcleaves]

Hi Folks,

Got a new Ford 5.0 long block setup for EFI. It's a vintage '94/'95 Volvo/OMC joint venture setup.. I am reading through the shop manual on installing things like the lower intake and timing chain cover etc.. They are talking about a variety of OEM sealants and adhesives as well as some tools for removal of items I'll need from the old engine like the harmonic balancer etc. What I have is a long block, timing chain and heads installed.

Other than obvious bolt-ons which I am well aware of, what is going to have to come off the old block that requires special tools, and what special tools would I need?

Also what sealants and adhesives can I pick up at the local auto shop for the timing chain cover, the lower intake etc, or do I REALLY need the OEM stuff from Volvo?

I can post some pics of the new block if that helps..

Any other tips or guidance on this particular setup, like order of installation of components would be helpful. I stripped the old engine down a few times before, and once to have it rebuilt, so I am good with most of the external stuff. But I have not done the timing chain cover, lower intake etc. As I said I do have the OEM shop manuals but if there are any streetwise tips, like keeping the intake gaskets in place it would be great. I want to get any info I can before I get into the middle of a mistake. I have the remainder of the fel-pro engine gasket kit in hand.

Thanks,
Mike

 

[mcleaves]

Re: New Ford 5.0 Long Block - need a little guidence

No Ford guys here?

 

[gbeltran]

Re: New Ford 5.0 Long Block - need a little guidence

Kind of like any other engine. (I'm a Ford guy but my boats all seem to have or had Chevy engines.) The only tool I can think of that you might need is a balancer puller to get the old one off. Once in a while you can pull them without. I have one in my tool collection but the local Auto Zone or whatever will rent/loan you one, at least in my 'hood. No, you don't need any special sealants. I use Indian Head Shellac on the thin paper stuff like a timing cover, and even on the oil pan. Put in on the surface, also the gasket, let it set up for a few and install. Basically follow the directions on the bottle. I also use some around the water ports on the intake gasket, or some "Right Stuff" smeared around those ports, either one will do. I don't use those cork end manifold gaskets, a 1/4 in bead of the Right Stuff where those pieces usually go and set the manifold down, torque it and move on. (silcone will work too, just the right stuff is a better product)

 

[mcleaves]

Re: New Ford 5.0 Long Block - need a little guidence

Thanks for the input. I realize this is a pretty vague and generalized question. The fel-pro kit has all paper gaskets except for the valve covers and the straights on the oil pan, those are cork. The curves on the oil pan have rubber. Are you saying use the "Right Stuff" on the cork? Nothing on the rubber correct? Anything where the rubber meets the cork? I don't like the idea of these mutlipart gaskets myself.

EDIT: the lower intake gasket of course is NOT paper.

 

[gbeltran]

Re: New Ford 5.0 Long Block - need a little guidence

You can use either one on the cork oil pan gaskets. I prefer the shellac but the right stuff will work well in that application. Where the rubber meet the cork a dab of the right stuff will keep it sealed. Nothing on the rubber, just make sure the surfaces are clean.

 

[mcleaves]

Re: New Ford 5.0 Long Block - need a little guidence

Got it.. Thanks. I am sure I'll have more questions as I go.. I stripped down the old block today. Stopped at the timing cover. Need to get a damper puller tomorrow.

M