Pulling SOHC motor, what tools should I take?

[4EyedTurd]

I'm looking at picking up another 4.0 SOHC for my sister's Explorer at picknpull. Besides the normal socket set, probably more metric than standard sockets what else should I take? Is it easier to pull the motor and trans from an Explorer or separate it in the car? Does the motor have lift brackets from the factory on it?

I'd rather buy one that's already pulled but not having any luck.

 

[don4331]

I split engine from transmission, so:

Long extensions (24") + universal & 13mm socket to undo transmission bolts.
14mm socket for the flexplate to torque converter.
I would get fan removal wrenches (not because I care about rad in picknpull, but because sooo much easier with the extra couple inches room)..
Fine screwdriver for removing all the electrical connectors (or pair of wire cutters).
?19mm? for engine mounts.
sawzall to remove exhaust pipes.

It's a little wordy but very thorough.
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=281137

Exhaust manifolds are cast; I just chain to them.

 

[4EyedTurd]

Thanks Don

 

[JJMaine]

A 36mm wrench and a swift hit with a hammer (with the belt still on applying some pressure) is what worked to knock my fan clutch loose. I tried renting the fan clutch tool from Autozone and it didn't work at all it kept slipping off.

I'd get the intake manifold off (t-30 socket and an 8"-10" extension) and harness out of the way and lay on top of the engine to get the top two bell housing bolts. It wasn't hard at all on my Ranger. IMO easier than trying to get the top bolts with a half mile extension and a wobble socket. I guess it all depends how you want to go about it, I know people use both methods. It was much more straight forward than I had thought when I took my engine out (having never done it before).