Recent content by BW78

OK Dave Covey - I figured it out and here is the best set of instructions you are going to find for those who have not done this. 1. remove the Idler Arm bracket. 2. Here is what nobody is saying - you have to remove the arm and NOT the bushings first. 3. The arm (both ends) are reverse thread...

Hi Dave, I'm having the same problem getting that center-link bushing out of that idler arm. Not one of those that replied had any specific instruction on how to get the bushing out. I did see that it may be reverse thread but after the 3-5 turns that I got out of mine, I then tried the reverse...

Well I did get them out as one unit, removing the A/C condenser and the front grill. I used a vinyl coated aircraft cable under & through the intake manifold up to the shop crane. Worked great. Thanks for all who commented.

YES - there was a metal cover on the column. I threw mine away when I upgraded to a new steering wheel and column.

Doing a complete drive-train change. Anyone know if the motor(272) and ****** (Fordomatic) can be lifted out together? Or do I do as the shop manual suggests and pull them separately? Also need to know what motor mounts to use for 302? and what ****** mounts to use for an AOD?