On 5 Jan 2006 14:36:08 GMT, alphonso
wrote:

'88 Taurus. I seem to remember a service notice about defective head bolts
in 3 liter motors that year. Don't remember if they were torque-to-yield or
not.

Ill ask my guy.

Also I think the proper term for your engine swap is "long block" not "short
block".

Short block: consists of block, crank, rods, pistons, rings, cam, timing
gear/chain and cover. May include oil pump and drive.

Long block: all of the above plus complete heads, pushrods, lifters and
optionally; valve covers, intake manifold, oil pan.


Ah..ok. The Taurus is in sideways..in the truck, its long ways. Have
to use the truck intake manifolds, oil pan, valve covers, water pump
and housing etc etc etc etc

16 hours seems a little long, I would think 8 - 10 hours is more correct.

He checked the book. Shrug

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