How to Remove Ford V8 Engine Part 1 | 1995 Ford F150

Here's part 1 of how to go about removing the V8 engine from your 90s F150 or OBS F150.
This is a 1995 Ford F150 XL 5.0L/302 V8 with automatic transmission
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[@brucesannino6181]

I've watched both parts of this coaching and I want to say thanks. I've swapped out many, many engines in the past sixty years and I'm about to do it one more time. And it's a 302. A guy gave me a 1987 F150 Super Cab. Body and interior in EXCELLENT shape but engine seized. I'm going to pull the engine and have a local engine shop do a oil pan up rebuild. I'll shine up the engine bay while it's out. Your two videos didn't show me anything I didn't already know but you did show me a much better approach. Yep, way better. I've also got a '96 Dodge Dakota manual four by four to tow behind our motor home. The Dakota needs a clutch, pressure plate, throwout bearing, the fly wheel turned and engine mounts. I'm turning it over to a good friend that runs a transmission shop. My friend asked why I wasn't doing it myself. And the answer just popped in my head. I say I'm to old to be laying on the ground on my back under a truck with a bottle jack. Thanks for a good clean, to the point instructional video without a lot of time showing us how to twist a wrench. No dramatic music either. Well done young man. Well done.

[@TheMinuteMasters]

You are most welcome Bruce! 🤙 Thank you for all the complaints. Very nice! I like those bullnose 87s. Are you going to put a regular carburetor on it or an EFI carb? I agree with you. After while it’s better to have someone else do the rebuild work. I replaced a lot of the gaskets and seals on my engine. Otherwise, it’s still 237k miles on the internals. Again thank you and thanks for watching! If you haven’t seen any of my other videos I actually have a little over 100 and they’re all based on this year range of F150s. So feel free to check them out.

[@nekoisme2703]

I got a ford f150 I need to remove the engine from and I pretty much have to do it alone, it's my project truck and it hasn't been the nicest to me, this helps a bit and makes me less nervous, thank you!

[@TheMinuteMasters]

You’re welcome man!🤙 something I wish I had done when I pulled the engine was removed the hood. Just make sure you mark exactly how the screws attached to the hood so that you don’t have to go through a realignment process.

[@QuezCuh]

I really like how u explain stuff and make it seem so easy. Keep doing what u doing bud!

[@TheMinuteMasters]

Thanks man!🤙 That's the idea! once you get into to it, it really isn't that bad. It's just scary staring at the engine while it's still in the truck. lol

[@DarkKnight-dz8qs]

You just got a new subscriber! Your editing is really good. Can't wait to watch part 2.

[@TheMinuteMasters]

Dark Knight Thanks man! 🤙 Glad you enjoyed it! Part 2 is in the works!

[@patrickphippspa584]

ALWAYS get a smile on my face when I see an email by "Stevie from the minute masters!" No exception here buddy. Interesting. I thought that F-150 was a repaint as I've never seen that color, but from all the detail you show here, that has to be a factory color. Wow. Excellent, outstanding and super high quality video as usual my smiling friend. We're blessed to have your efforts to watch and learn. Appreciate the heck out of you buddy and again, thanks for taking the time and the effort. You need to advance that video presence to the likes of Hollywood. You're a NATURAL and so easy and pleasant to watch.

[@TheMinuteMasters]

Patrick PhippsPA Thank you so much Patrick! I always appreciate your comments!🤙 Yeah that is 100% original color. It’s called Bright Sapphire Metallic door code JA. I had a obs Ford guru tell me it was only available between 94-95. Again, thank you so much! A paying tv gig would be too cool and I would love it!

[@vandettabuilds6641]

This is a terrific video I have to pull my engine and replace. I’m going to use your video as a reference Thank you!!!!

[@HectorGonzalez-ky7us]

Hey brother I just bought a 1988 F150 and had for about 2 months thing gave out on me I was about to sell it until I started watching your videos I’ve decided to keep it and work on it starting with the transmission 😂 just wanted to say thanks for the videos they are going to be much help

[@TheMinuteMasters]

Hector Gonzalez Nice man! 🤙 Hell yeah you should keep her! Trust me you will appreciate all the time and effort you will put into getting your truck up and running again. I appreciate it! Good luck!

[@eherbo8645]

I like this video bro u did a good job talking and showing things. I have an 87 f150 gonna pull her motor soon

[@TheMinuteMasters]

Thanks man!🤙 With the correct prep it’s a straightforward job.

[@jaylengyel992]

Hey Steve just want to compliment you on videos well narrated and put together, I followed your video on the vacuum hoses, that fixed a few problems I was having with HVAC, no I’m prepping to pull the motor for a bearing job so I’m watching the videos on pulling the motor, this time I’m leaving the tranny. It’s work I’ve done before but the refreshers are helpful, keep up the good work

[@TheMinuteMasters]

Thank you Jay!🤙 I appreciate it! Good to hear. If I’m honest, sometimes I watch my own videos for a refresher. Lol Will do!

[@jaylengyel992]

Hey Steve, I decided to scrap the old motor and go with a new crate motor on My 95 Bronco with the 302, it’s been about a month but it’s finally ready to drop in, I deleted the smog Austen since I don’t need to go through emissions, if you do that with your truck you’ll need a 91” belt since the smog pump pulley has been deleted, I discovered that 3 belts later. I replaced the hardware with new stuff and new parts so my motor has no mileage on her, I’ll keep you posted when I get it running, keep the videos coming they’re a great help

[@BradM766]

I just bought a used 1991 Bronco with this same engine. I have to pull the motor and rebuild it. This video series is going to save me.

[@TheMinuteMasters]

Nice! My brother had the same year Bronco. That’s what I like to hear!

[@luiscastillopaez1426]

You are a great teacher!!!

[@TheMinuteMasters]

Thanks man!🤙 I appreciate it!

[@dannyhanley4192]

Can’t wait to see ya pull it!

[@TheMinuteMasters]

Danny Hanley I hope my footage is good for part 2. Lol

[@juanantoniomoya1467]

I have worked on my truck ,but never put out a motor , and I, m not ,a Maccanit ,but. Ilove my old truck ,thank you for your video , my 4×4

[@TheMinuteMasters]

You definitely don’t have to be mechanic to work on these older trucks. It’s great that you are making the repairs yourself. Thank you! I appreciate you watching my videos!🤙

[@alexd1094]

Nice video Stevie! Quick question - I'm planning on pulling the engine out of my 1995 F-150 5.8L/351 V8 with 150,000 miles in a few weeks to replace my oil pan gasket, rear main seal, and motor mounts but I'm curious if there's anything else you'd recommend replacing while the engine is out? I was thinking timing chain but there wasn't much play in it when I replaced the timing chain cover gasket last year (should've just changed it then lol... ).

[@TheMinuteMasters]

Thanks man!🤙 I’d replace every gasket you can. Timing chain isn’t a bad thing to replace. I’d recommend replacing the water pump. With the oil off, you can replace the oil pick up tube. You can clean out the upper intake manifold/plenum. With that off, you can clean or replace the injectors too. There’s an EGR tube under the plenum as well that can fall apart and cause issues. I pulled the exhaust manifolds off and reinstalled them with new studs. That’s probably it for hard parts that are technically serviceable even with the engine installed. Anything else would be rebuild territory.

[@estebangomez805]

Great EXPLANATION

[@TheMinuteMasters]

Thanks man!🤙

[@scottduerbeck4986]

Super helpful video. Thanks for the time and the tips! I too will rent the engine hoist. Any suggestion for the hoist and the engine stand? I plan to buy the stand and then resell it to get some money back for it after all said and done. Want to make sure the hoist is tall enough to jack it out, and the proper stand to be able to hold the engine for a period of time. I've got a stock height 96 f250 5.8 4x4. Thanks again for your vids!

[@TheMinuteMasters]

You’re welcome Scott!🤙 I bought the engine stand from Harbor Freight. It’s not the nicest stand but it got the job done. As far as lift, I rented what was available. I think it was a 1/2 ton.

[@arfeenmalik8331]

excellent tips

[@TheMinuteMasters]

Thanks man!🤙

[@hondaslave-kd6hi]

Thanks for the video. I have the same truck and engine. How did you remove the right side exhaust? Hardly any room to disconnect from collector. Remove starter?

[@TheMinuteMasters]

You’re welcome man!🤙 I can’t remember exactly. I may have removed the starter.

[@colerippeon3903]

Nice video. Just a heads up if you regasket it make sure to order a new set of timing cover bolts if you do that. They always sieze in the housing and break off

[@TheMinuteMasters]

Cole Rippeon Thanks! Good to know! I’m on a time crunch so I only have time to replace the leaky gaskets. The oil pan gasket leaks a ton.

[@terrybaptist795]

Is it possible to leave the air conditioning lines connected unbolt the ac compressor and wire tie ontothe fender?

[@TheMinuteMasters]

It sure is Terry! That’s how I did it when I filmed this video.🤙

[@gnarlytek1331]

New sub great job

[@TheMinuteMasters]

Thanks man!🤙 Welcome to my channel and I hope you enjoy all my other videos. I have over 100 videos on how to work on OBS Ford F-150s and related models.

[@DS-mo6md]

Hey I have another interesting question So I am trying to check placement with my Econoline for a common centrifugal blower where the plate has it mounted to the right of the AC compressor and pulley ( well our right facing the truck ) and a straight scroll goes to the dual TB. I think I have it mocked up ( my engine and everything is completely out so right now its a general idea of probable room with prior photos ) properly now the only room issue I may see because obviously the vans engine is farther back.. the master cylinder placement is different but. You know those curly lines that come from the cylinder ? Is that like very specific? I thought I read they just have to be curled in some way as like a pressure "buffer" if you will. Chances are the side of the blower will JUST touch them knowing my decent luck but... they also come out farther than I see here.. I plan to do the brakes with probably some easy bending NiCopp line but like I just didn't know how they could be moved even if bent a little. If specific or its like the equivalent of a braided line with how you can have those coming down. If I had to by a little bit at most a few inches but I bet it fits without. but that is the ONLY thing that could be in the way and a big AC line but I have no AC so.. so that's pretty sweet if I can move those a bit. Thanks

[@TheMinuteMasters]

Nice! That will be a very cool horsepower mod. So, the coiling in the hard break lines is for absorbing vehicle movements. If that particular brake line went straight to the MC, then it’s possible it would fatigue over time from body movements. It’s possible, you could remake the entire brake line and move that coiled section farther down. As long as it’s somewhere in the line, it should do it’s job.

[@DS-mo6md]

@@TheMinuteMasters oooh okay.. so even going straight down at the start of the flange then especially with nicopp.. yeah it's longer than the 150 like goes out 2-3" before it bends so Im guessing because its factory steel some guy probably had a roller pin and stamped those out all day. so yeah as long as an open coil like a spring to dampen? sweet. thanks man!

[@TheMinuteMasters]

@@DS-mo6md Yup, I’d say as long as you have a coil or two to dampen movements, you should be good to go.🤙

[@JamesKelly89]

6:26 Would it be possible to just unbolt the A/C compressor and lay it to the side instead of disconnecting all the A/C lines? I'm just at the research stage of this project so it might be obvious why you can or cannot do that once I look at it. EDIT: 10:00 I guess I spoke too soon 😁

[@TheMinuteMasters]

You got it James! Definitely leave the AC connected.🤙

[@edersimielli]

Excellent.

[@TheMinuteMasters]

eder agronomia Thanks man!🤙

[@crimsonstang]

Where did you rent your hoist? My friend has one but forgot it back home and now I need to rent.

[@TheMinuteMasters]

I looked up a local tool rental company and rented it from them. I've always rented hoists.

[@EduardoCorochio]

Any suggestions on getting to the top transmission bolts when you have a 4x4? It's more crowded and they are hard to see.

[@TheMinuteMasters]

Good question! Have you tried my many socket extensions trick to reach the bolts?

[@EduardoCorochio]

@@TheMinuteMasters Sorry for the late reply. I was able to get them out just had to be creative and find a path between the secondary shaft that went back to the 4wd. Your video made getting the engine out very simple. Just have patience. Took me a couple days but I just took my time and disconnected everything. The hardest part actually was getting those damn quick connect fuel lines off.

[@EduardoCorochio]

@@TheMinuteMasters Another tidbit i learned. If you take off the manifold plenum you can just reach down from the top of the engine and remove those bolts.

[@TheMinuteMasters]

Eduardo Corrochio No problem man! Yeah I think 4wd are a little more difficult. I know right! Those fuel line connectors are a pain!

[@TheMinuteMasters]

Eduardo Corrochio Hey that’s cool trick! I’ll have to keep that in mind. Thanks Eduardo!🤙

[@terrybaptist795]

Can't you locate the Schrader valve and bleed the fuel system that way?

[@TheMinuteMasters]

Terry Baptist The Schrader valve is located on the fuel rail. With the right equipment, you could theoretically bleed the system from there. The Haynes manual states to engage the emergency impact fuel shut off switch. Either way is fine.

[@michaelcardona3678]

I already had the crossmember done like 4 months ago.now I need to rebuild my engine...after I got my truck back from that being fixed the engine light coincidently came on and wouldnt come off after reading the ec3 computer codes turned out I have bad orings through my engine meantime before the bodyshop called southern Pennsylvania performance...my engine light on my dashboard never came on...along with my battery light constantly flashing...drove it for a whole year nothing came on...body shop get it to do repairs and I get it back like that....all good I've been wanting to rewire the entire electrical system and rebuild the engine anyway😎👍...ps you left out the starter bolt and not just the two bolts on the torque converter...but all the rest of them as well ...my mounting bolts were giving me a hard time so I had to disconnect the brackets entirely...currently facing some rain I got everything covered up...man...I hope I never have to do a engine pull again....lmao I will🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣👍

[@TheMinuteMasters]

Nice! That worked out! At least that gave you time to stack up some cash to do the engine and wiring work.🤙

[@Russian0o1]

That 10mm bolt you're talking about at the 11:45 mark had me ready to hunt down the Ford engineer from the 90's and whip that guys a$$ 🤣. Lost over an hour til I watched your video. Thank you for that!!

[@TheMinuteMasters]

Hahaha! I think we all have an automotive engineer we’d like to hunt down. Lol I’m glad I could help and you are most welcome!🤙

[@lupegalvan9993]

I need to do the rear main seal. Is this what’s recommended? Also while I pull out the engine are there other things I should do to the engine other gaskets, etc? It has 130k miles I’d like it to go as long as possible. Thanks

[@TheMinuteMasters]

That’s a standard rear main seal gasket. You could look up a better gasket but it did the trick for me. While you have the engine out, replace the water pump + gasket, replace the thermostat + gasket, replace the oil pan gasket, replace the valve cover gasket (only if leaking), replace the rear main seal, and replace the crank seal too. That’s it for the gasket work. You can also replace the timing chain too. Those fixes will definitely help your engine last a good while and be drip free. You can also consider replacing the oil pump too. If you want to do any performance mods, now is also the time to swap camshafts, upgrade heads, valves, and add headers. I hope this helps!🤙

[@lupegalvan9993]

@@TheMinuteMasters very cool thanks. You mention a crank seal, this is different than a rear main seal?

[@TheMinuteMasters]

@@lupegalvan9993 Yup, they are two different seals. The crank seal is at the front and the rear main seal is at the back.

[@lupegalvan9993]

@@TheMinuteMasters Thanks for clarifying.

[@TheMinuteMasters]

@@lupegalvan9993 No problem man!🤙 Thanks for watching!

[@borderlineiq]

Good counsel on labelling bolts. I had to pull the blower fan from the AC on a '99 Honda Accord I'm giving to my sister. When I put it back, and the dash, and the glove box, and the cover panels, I was so efficient I had six to eight screws left over. :D Why are the Japanese so wasteful?

[@TheMinuteMasters]

Camas No problem!🤙 Hahahaha!

[@michaelcardona3678]

Same issue with mine bud I got a 95 f150 xlt....just curious what model is yours?

[@TheMinuteMasters]

Mine is an XL, 5.0, and 2wd.

[@michaelcardona3678]

Mine is a 4wd on a 6in lift

[@TheMinuteMasters]

@@michaelcardona3678 So you have a cracked frame?

[@mr.marcosotero1509]

How long did it take to pull the motor?

[@TheMinuteMasters]

I might have taken a couple hours one day to disconnect everything from the engine and then pull the engine on another day. I think you could do all the work and pull the engine in an 8 hour day or less.

[@user-tf3sx9ih2y]

Is this the same process for a 4.6L 1997??? F150😊

[@TheMinuteMasters]

I don’t know for sure since that is the new generation of f150. But in general, the process of pulling engines are very similar.

[@user-tf3sx9ih2y]

@@TheMinuteMasters thanks I will take as much info as I can from this video and use it for my 97

[@AustinB3.6R]

Another really good thing is to literally get a camera stand and record the entire process of you taking an engine out

[@TheMinuteMasters]

Finally got one! 🤙

[@AustinB3.6R]

@@TheMinuteMasters yeah I’m about to do an engine and trans install on a 93’ f150 extended cab short bed I might buy, and I’m doing an engine swap on my dads 95’ f150 soon.

[@TheMinuteMasters]

@@AustinB3.6R Damn! You’ll be an engine swap expert in no time. That was my second time pulling an engine out. I’ve pulled half a dozen transmissions though.

[@terrybaptist795]

Commented 👍resubscribed.

[@TheMinuteMasters]

Terry Baptist Thanks man! 🤙 I appreciate it!

[@cesarbarrientos8089]

My AC compressor is located on the bottom passenger side. Total mind warp.

[@TheMinuteMasters]

Really? Is it an F150?

[@cesarbarrientos8089]

@@TheMinuteMasters yes sir. 1999 f 150.

[@TheMinuteMasters]

Cesar Barrientos Wow! That’s so weird!

[@glasshammer291]

I coulda swore you had an inline 6 in there.

[@TheMinuteMasters]

George B. Nope just the 5.0. I think they look similar from the top.

[@glasshammer291]

@@TheMinuteMasters Awesome work. It's great watching you turn one of the OBS into a revitalized workhorse. Getting a lot of insight for mine.

[@TheMinuteMasters]

George B. Thanks man!🤙 Yeah it’s definitely a cool process. It’s like being on the set of my own restoration show.

[@juanantoniomoya1467]

I have a 1993 ,and have to put the motor out ,and buy a new block ,, and some frame work too ,it's going to be a long year for me ,I, like be happy when I get done ,and have my truck 🚚 raining again ,? I,m 74 year old man 👴

[@TheMinuteMasters]

That’s quite a bit of work but it’s definitely doable. Good for you to be able to do that kind of work at your age.! I hope I can do the same when I am that age!🤙

[@juanantoniomoya1467]

@@TheMinuteMasters I, have too ,butty i,I,, on a fix income, I, like too see videos 📹 that can help me ,fix my problems on the track, I just take it one day at a time ,thank you have a great new year 😀

[@jimtopp713]

BECAUSE ITS FUCKIN FORD

[@TheMinuteMasters]

Lolol

[@DarylWade]

While many say this is a good video it's just ok! I have worked on many engines over 50 years, and often find people who say they know what they are doing. However, there is always a few who do not know and look for videos to follow verbatim! When this video keeps having these "shortcuts" he is missing the vote on giving newcomers an exact method to follow! In my opinion this is one of those half baked loaves of bread served in a diner!

[@TheMinuteMasters]

I think you make a good point. I don’t include any “action shots” of me doing the work. I know that leaves gaps for new folks.

[@matthewmyer6911]

Jeez thanks for the input Debbie downer. I’m about to do my 1st one. And could t complain on his help

[@typrice1498]

@@matthewmyer6911 how did that work out

[@johncasor9698]

Just so you know: 11 hours is book time to remove and replace this engine... i did it in 9 hours... just yank it out and transfur everything and slam it back in ... and move on to the next one... $$$$$$$$

[@TheMinuteMasters]

So book time as in like text book amount of time it takes to replace an engine?

[@johncasor9698]

@@TheMinuteMasters shop time they give a poor Mechanic to do a job... but if you do it many times you can beat the book time shops give a Mechanic ... if you make $20 a hour and it takes you 12 hours to do a job and book time is 10 hours,,, you make around $16 a hour... if you can do it in 5 hours now you make $30 a hour ,,, so faster is more money for you and then do another job more money in a day... but if it comes back because you messed up now it is free... you do not get paid for a come back... so slow down and do it correctly and fast... or it is free...

[@TheMinuteMasters]

@@johncasor9698 Gotcha, well I guess my time isn’t bad for a DIY driveway set up. I totally get the hustle. I’m a plumber and it’s the same way. The more jobs you can do in a day, the more money you can make!🤙

[@user-tf3sx9ih2y]

Nice come do mine