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Taking engine out of car and need advice

Posted By Babyboomerboy 11 Years Ago
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I am pulling the engine out of my 56 Ford Fairlane and would like your input as to how far I should go with my rebuild. First, the engine is fine. It doesn’t smoke, knock or leak a bunch of oil. The exhaust manifolds that are on the engine have cracks and leak and the intake is an ECZ-A. I found and bought a set of 1957 exhaust manifolds and a ECZ-B intake manifold so I can upgrade the carburetor. I have bought a Cardone Industries 30-2808 Remanufactured Distributor for the upgrade. Then I got to thinking about what the engine would look like with a painted intake and exhaust and the rest of the engine dirty and oily. So a total clean up job became the idea. Now since I will have the engine out, it became obvious that this would be the best time to replace anything that might be close to worn out. I am planning on buying an engine overhaul gasket kit and pull off parts for cleaning and repainting. I am thinking about buying a water pump, fuel pump, timing chain and gears, and clutch, pressure plate and throw out bearing. What else would you replace since you had the engine out on a engine stand? I will also be pressure cleaning and painting the engine compartment of the car before reinstalling the engine. Sorry for such a long post and thank you for any replies and information you have.



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