F15 engine removal

Keith Webb · #1 06-10-07, 22:26

It's been several years since I removed an engine - this one was easier than some because of the simpler gearbox mount on an F15, but the state of general rot made some things more difficult. Possibly the most awkward thing was removing the clutch clevis pin at the pedal end which had frozen with rust and is not accessible to a punch. The problem was solved with liberal amounts of 'cat piss' and working it back and forward with a pinchbar wedged into the available space until it popped out.
To make the job a little easier I removed the gearbox lid to discover it had turned into a modern sculpture inside:

Keith Webb · #2 06-10-07, 22:28

Then, with the engine crane out she came - there was a short exhaust pipe, the removal of which was made easier by the exhaust studs shearing right off.

Keith Webb · #3 06-10-07, 22:31

I decided it made sense to drain the oil - on opening the sump plug about a gallon of clear water gushed out, followed by what was left of the oil. I haven't had time to open the engine up yet - have undone one head but it's seized on... will remove the sump out of interest, but I don't like the chances of this one ever running again.

Geoff Winnington-Ball (RIP) · #4 06-10-07, 22:34

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Originally posted by Keith Webb
....but I don't like the chances of this one ever running again.

I was about to say, it'd take a fair breeze to move the boat which hooks up to that!

Keith Webb · #5 06-10-07, 23:27

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Originally posted by Geoff Winnington-Ball
I was about to say, it'd take a fair breeze to move the boat which hooks up to that!

Yes, it looks like it's already done service in that area doesn't it.

The one redeeming feature is the water hasn't got into the steering box which is in quite good nick.

Richard Farrant · #6 06-10-07, 23:34

Keith,

I have just pulled a V8 and gearbox out of a Fordson WOT6, because the gearbox was full of water, not a drop of oil in it! After stripping and immersing the components in a water based derust solution, renewing the bearings, polished the splines and she is as good as new. Don't throw the box away just yet.

Keith Webb · #7 06-10-07, 23:45

I have several spare boxes so it's not such an issue... but that's a good hint.

I might pull it apart and put one of the gears into the molasses for a couple of weeks as an example of it's rust removing power.

Other alternative is to do as some do with carrier track and just drive it for a while.