When you swap out a dead short block, what other parts are required to complete the job?

I know the headgaskets and such, but what other items?

? timing chain & gears ?
? are there any torque-to-yeild bolts ?
? any other oddities not immediately noticed (like the thermactor plugs on the old 5.0s) ?

What would be the best source for these parts?

I am planning on at least a short block with head studs and head gaskets from the same source.

What about other add-pns like main girdles and windage trays, etc. ?


On a side note - how hard is it to swap heads in the truck when head studs were used?

Thanks,
Herb

 

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Yes you will need to change the timing chains chain guides and chain tensioners. You will also need to change the crank gear and key.

You will need the timing chain cover gasket, valve cover gaskets, and front and rear seals.

It is a real big job to remove the heads if you have head stud, but not imposible.
The factory style head bolts are torque to yield. So head stud is the better option.

 

Thanks for the reply Suavy!

Anybody have a good lead on a source for these parts?

If looked at Ford Part Network and came up with the following list and prices (I seem to remember them having part numbers at the site before - but I found no numbers this time around):

Exhaust system, Exhaust manifold, Manifold gasket, MANIFOLD GASKET, F150-250, 5.4L, Left $17.40


Exhaust system, Exhaust manifold, Manifold gasket, MANIFOLD GASKET, F150-250, 5.4L, Right $23.48


Engine, Lower gasket kit, LOWER GASKET KIT, F150-250, 5.4L - 4.6L, 5.4L $67.13


Engine, Cylinder head and valves, Valve grind gasket kit, VALVE GRIND GASKET KIT, F150-250, 5.4L - 4.6L, 5.4L $303.43


Engine, Camshaft and timing, Tensioner, TENSIONER, F150-250, Right - 4.6L, 5.4L $31.02


Engine, Camshaft and timing, Tensioner, TENSIONER, F150-250, Left - 4.6L, 5.4L $45.36


Engine, Camshaft and timing, Front cover gasket, FRONT COVER GASKET, F150-250, 5.4L, Right - 4.6L, 5.4L $3.33


Engine, Camshaft and timing, Front cover gasket, FRONT COVER GASKET, F150-250, 5.4L, Left - 4.6L, 5.4L $3.33


Engine, Camshaft and timing, Front cover gasket, FRONT COVER GASKET, F150-250, 5.4L, Center - 4.6L, 5.4L $3.54


Engine, Camshaft and timing, Timing chain, TIMING CHAIN, F150-250, 5.4L - 4.6L, 5.4L $43.16


Engine, Camshaft and timing, Timing chain, TIMING CHAIN, F150-250, 4.6L - 4.6L, 5.4L $39.48


Engine, Camshaft and timing, Front cover seal, FRONT COVER SEAL, F150-250 - 4.6L, 5.4L $8.30


Fuel system, Fuel induction, Intake, Manifold gasket, MANIFOLD GASKET, F150-250, 5.4L, w/Supercharger $14.93


Total:
$603.89



Thanks again guys!
Herb


I also remembered that the side bolts for the main caps are TTY as well.