What would I have to do to replace the left and right valve covers on my 91 f150 4x4 with the 351 motor. I looked and there is lots of stuff in the way. What NEEDS to be taken out and moved for this job??? any help would be gratly appreciated. Thanks in advance

Adam

 

valve cover gaskets i mean

 

Let's see...
Disconnect throttle linkage and TPS and IAC electrical plugs, disconnect EGR cooler hoses, EGR exhaust pipe fitting, unbolt the upper intake manifold from the lower, and lift off the upper intake with throttle body attached. I think that should do it. Of course plug wires and easy stuff like that might need to be disconnected too. Use a new upper to lower intake gasket, torque it to spec., wait a while, and retorque to spec again. If any carbon crud is on the mating surfaces of manifolds, remove with a paper towel sprayed with Gumout or whatever. Scrape with a putty knife if you have to, but don't gouge the aluminum. Want a real good seal there, that lasts a long time to avoid future problems.
If I left anything out, guys, jump in!

 

thanks for the help. If any one else has suggestions please post here, but that schould do it. thank you again!

 

Adam, I would add that when you take off the left cover, check the PCV breather grommit's opposite side. There is a small oil drain hole there that plugs and often causes the engine to start using a lot of oil and fouling the number 8 plug. Also use the Ford gaskets. they are steel with a roubber o ring. I can almost guarantee that if you do it properly you will not need to ever do them again.

 

oh. forgot to say plan on a new EGR tube. You might be able to get it off with a good torch to heat it with, but probably not. They are fairly cheap too.

 

Thank you all for your help!!!