Mount engine in a work stand using Rotunda Engine Mounting Bracket 014-00932 or equivalent. Remove necessary engine components required to install engine on stand.
Section 03-01D: Engine, Diesel, 7.3L | 1996 F-Series Workshop Manual |
Before replacing a cylinder block, determine if it is repairable. If so, make the necessary repairs.
Disassembly
Mount engine in a work stand using Rotunda Engine Mounting Bracket 014-00932 or equivalent. Remove necessary engine components required to install engine on stand.
Remove the cylinder heads (6049), oil pan (6675), engine front cover (6019) and engine rear cover.
Remove cylinder bore ridge before removing piston assemblies. Using a sharp razor blade, carefully scrape off cylinder bore ridge.
Remove piston and rod assemblies and crankshaft (6303).
Remove cylinder head locating dowels and cylinder block oil gallery and core plugs.
Clean and inspect cylinder block (6010). Refer to Cylinder Block in the Cleaning and Inspection portion of this section.
Assembly
Install crankshaft, and piston and rod assemblies.
Install oil gallery and core plugs. Refer to Core Plugs in the Cleaning and Inspection portion of this section.
Install oil pan, engine front cover, engine rear cover and cylinder heads.