ForgedCrank
Well-Known Member
- Joined
- May 30, 2024
- Messages
- 185
- City
- Indianapolis, IN
- Vehicle Year
- 1994
- Engine
- 2.3 (4 Cylinder)
- Transmission
- Manual
Hi guys, I have a few questions
First, for engine rebuild, can any of you rec a decent manual other than the Ford shop manuals? something that won't break the bank? I need something that covers all the tolerances, torque, all the details. I'm good with fundamentals, but this engine is completely new to me.
Second, where my exhaust bolts to the "header", the two flange bolts are so far gone and rusted, I'm going to have to saw them off and drill it out/tap it. the bolts are so far gone I'm not going to be able to figure out the bolt size/thread. Does anyone know that already? If not, I think I may just drill them out and go with stainless studs and lock-nut the thing on there instead of trying to drill/tap it.
Lastly, I'm still disassembling this nightmare in the little spare time I have, but something has me confounded... can someone tell me what the heck this thing is? right above the motor mount on the left side of the block. I'm probably going to feel stupid when someone explains it, but I just can't sort out what it might be.
First, for engine rebuild, can any of you rec a decent manual other than the Ford shop manuals? something that won't break the bank? I need something that covers all the tolerances, torque, all the details. I'm good with fundamentals, but this engine is completely new to me.
Second, where my exhaust bolts to the "header", the two flange bolts are so far gone and rusted, I'm going to have to saw them off and drill it out/tap it. the bolts are so far gone I'm not going to be able to figure out the bolt size/thread. Does anyone know that already? If not, I think I may just drill them out and go with stainless studs and lock-nut the thing on there instead of trying to drill/tap it.
Lastly, I'm still disassembling this nightmare in the little spare time I have, but something has me confounded... can someone tell me what the heck this thing is? right above the motor mount on the left side of the block. I'm probably going to feel stupid when someone explains it, but I just can't sort out what it might be.