2001 Ford E-Series Van servicing piston cylinder

2001 FORD E-SERIES VAN
210,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MOTOGPHAYDEN
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Is it possible to drop crank enough to remove one piston from the bottom ( leaving motor in truck) ? V-10 V-10 The cylinder is very middle cylinder rt. side,thanks for any help
Apr 29, 2010 at 4:34 PM
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PEAR69
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Apr 29, 2010 at 8:55 PM
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CARADIODOC
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Hi motogphayden. Welcome to the forum. I've dreamed of what you're thinking but it won't work. The webbing for the crank journals are in the way. Also, you would have to remove the transmission to unbolt the flex plate from the back of the crankshaft. Next, there would be no way to get a piston ring compressor up there to install the piston.

"Darn the bad luck"

caradiodoc
Apr 29, 2010 at 8:57 PM
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