Ford Excursion cummins swap (HPCR & 48RE)
11-14-2007, 03:31 PM
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My wife has an 03 Excursion with the 5.4L and I want to do this same swap as soon as I can get everything rounded up. I will be using your posts to keep everything straight. Thanks alot and it looks like you are making good progress. Good Luck
11-14-2007, 03:38 PM
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The engine was still on its crate with both batteries hooked up (basically ready to start and run). I was swapping turbo's and swung the oil line (loose on the turbo end) forward and hooked it on the engine block heater wiring which was coiled up in that area. When I let go it tried to straighten out and the end of the line contacted the one little exposed piece of the metal connector on the alternator cable that is directly connected to the batteries. As I turned away I noticed something rising, looked back and the entire line was smoking... 
so stupid me I think I better move that line before it gets too hot and damages something...
Reached over and toasted six fingers, thumb and first two fingers on both hands. Yelled so loud I freaked my kids out who were nearby. So I grabbed a wrench and knocked the line loose and ran into the house for water...
I have a new respect for working on an engine with the batteries still connected. When installing parts, I've always thought why would these instructions say disconnect the batteries first? I'm not affecting them at all? Now I know why....
so stupid me I think I better move that line before it gets too hot and damages something... Reached over and toasted six fingers, thumb and first two fingers on both hands. Yelled so loud I freaked my kids out who were nearby. So I grabbed a wrench and knocked the line loose and ran into the house for water...
I have a new respect for working on an engine with the batteries still connected. When installing parts, I've always thought why would these instructions say disconnect the batteries first? I'm not affecting them at all? Now I know why....
I might start though
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11-14-2007, 11:16 PM
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Nice work so far...Lots of it and it looks as though you're enjoying it...burned fingers and all!
Sorry about the burns...but very glad they are healing up. How many helpers didi it take to get the fuel tank down?
Sorry about the burns...but very glad they are healing up. How many helpers didi it take to get the fuel tank down?
11-15-2007, 07:59 AM
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Got it out by myself using a tranny jack. The bottom of the tank is pretty flat so it worked well (and I drained it first). The hardest part is trying to roll the tranny jack around on the driveway (rocks), doesn't work so well...
11-15-2007, 08:05 AM
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One of the previous pics shows how close the power steering bracket is to the gear box. If I raise the engine slightly, the power steering pulley would clear the box (barely), but I decided to change directions alittle.
I called Ken and Dawna at Autoworld and ordered one of their power steering pump brackets to use with a ford power steering pump. Just like to throw in a plug for them for being such a great help, answered all my questions so far.
I called Ken and Dawna at Autoworld and ordered one of their power steering pump brackets to use with a ford power steering pump. Just like to throw in a plug for them for being such a great help, answered all my questions so far.
11-16-2007, 07:50 AM
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I figured someone would ask about it, it's my 3 year olds BB gun (shoots the plastic BB's), notice the orange on the end of the barrel. He had to have something to use when shooting cans with his older brothers.
Speaking of guns, I should be getting my Gemtech suppressors (silencers) for my walther P22 and my H&K Tactical 45 any day now (its been a long wait)... I'll post some pics when they show up. Maybe even a video of me firing the P22, it is unbelieveable how quiet it is. I'll have to start a new thread in the Other section when it gets here.
Speaking of guns, I should be getting my Gemtech suppressors (silencers) for my walther P22 and my H&K Tactical 45 any day now (its been a long wait)... I'll post some pics when they show up. Maybe even a video of me firing the P22, it is unbelieveable how quiet it is. I'll have to start a new thread in the Other section when it gets here.
11-17-2007, 07:47 PM
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more progress today...
First I loosened all the motor mounts and jacked the engine up again. Redrilled one hole and now it's sitting perfectly level side to side. Took some time, but I won't ever be bugged about it again.
Got the new billet input installed in the tranny first. The convertor slide right on the first try (like it should of before). Got the transmission installed, transfer case bolted up, and rear driveshaft installed.
Also trial fitted the ford intercooler, it had the mounts on my radiator support even though it was a gasser to start its life.
Also assembled my *****'s Whistler Intake (looks big)...
Here's the pics...
First I loosened all the motor mounts and jacked the engine up again. Redrilled one hole and now it's sitting perfectly level side to side. Took some time, but I won't ever be bugged about it again.
Got the new billet input installed in the tranny first. The convertor slide right on the first try (like it should of before). Got the transmission installed, transfer case bolted up, and rear driveshaft installed.
Also trial fitted the ford intercooler, it had the mounts on my radiator support even though it was a gasser to start its life.
Also assembled my *****'s Whistler Intake (looks big)...
Here's the pics...
