4.6 engine

[must007]

4.6 engine removal Thanks

Engine is in and all working good so far no issues it was a lot more work than I thought but it was well wroth it, thank you all for the help/advise and TexasBlownV8 for the special tooling.

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Block came in yesterday they look identical head gasket kit will be here today, front and rear main seal cover is there anything special to look out for during installation any help will be appreciated. I was surprised on how small the pistons are on the 4.6 engines.

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New question, I did search with no luck, when removing the engine is there a tool or were is the best place on the engine to attach the chains or straps for removal ??

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Is the 06 short block the same as the 09 meaning are the heads the only difference or is there more ?? I cracked my 09 block and I found an 06 can I swap short blocks ?? Any help will be appreciate

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[05moneypit]

As long as it is a 3 valve they are the same.

 

[wabirch]

I read somewhere that the Bullitt 4.3 was modestly upgraded.

 

[JeremyH]

Blocks are the same 05-10.

 

[702GT]

Bullitt 4.6 is the same. The older mach 1 4.6 was modestly upgraded. You could throw some Boss rods and forged pistons in that '06 block and have a decent 600whp capable motor. An extra $400 over the boss rods will get you forged rods though. Many options available.

 

[must007]

what would be the recommended head gasket brand and should i replace the head bolts the engine only had 25K,

 

[JeremyH]

Stock, what is your setup?

 

[must007]

All stock

 

[d3vst8r96gt]

If its a mustang engine its the same from 05-09 4.6


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[W3bb3r04]

Just buy this and you will be set

http://www.americanmuscle.com/frpp-headchange-0510gt.html

 

[must007]

I did search with no luck, when removing the engine is there a tool or were is the best place on the engine to attach the chains or straps for removal ??

thanks

 

[702GT]

I use a chain. Attatch to spare alternator bolt and spare tranny bolt, at those pick points. Worked well on many picks.

 

[must007]

702GT, I understand spare alternator bolt but I am not sure on spare tranny bolt location, thanks

 

[05gtowner]

Remove the intake manifold and alternator as well as the top two transmission to motor bolts and use those bolt holes. Also get a load leveler. It makes taking the engine in or out super easy.

 

[05stroker]

Remove the intake manifold and alternator as well as the top two transmission to motor bolts and use those bolt holes. Also get a load leveler. It makes taking the engine in or out super easy.

That's how I've done it 6 times now. Just use spare bolts as mentioned. They do get damaged.

 

[05gtowner]

I just went out and got some 8.8 or better bolts and used them. I don't trust the stock fasteners.

 

[Scott]

Top two bell housing bolts and the alternator bolts, works well.

 

[swflastang05]

That's how I've done it 6 times now. Just use spare bolts as mentioned. They do get damaged.

Top two bell housing bolts and the alternator bolts, works well.

This ^^^ x3

 

[must007]

TTT

 

[AutoXRacer]

This is how I pulled the stock motor: