Driver side cam / valve cover removal

Nervouswreck · Apr 9, 2018

I am in the process of changing my cam covers and looking at the driver side it appears I’m going to have to remove the master cylinder . Is this correct or is there another way ?

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jrgoffin · Apr 9, 2018

The whole process with pictures (done when the head studs were re-torqued):

http://www.modularfords.com/threads/236857-Aluminator-Gibtec-Build

01yellercobra · Apr 9, 2018

I loosened the master cylinder and pushed it against the fender. I also lowered the K member to get more clearance.

Recon · Apr 9, 2018

I had to remove the master cylinder and hydro booster when taking mine off on my Mach 1. They sure did cram that engine in that small car.

Pick your poison.

gmtech · Apr 9, 2018

I loosened the motor mount and jacked the engine up a

Nervouswreck · Apr 9, 2018

gmtech said:
I loosened the motor mount and jacked the engine up a

I thought of this too

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NateDogg · Apr 10, 2018

I've been successful on 3 different cars using the jack up method.

I'd prefer to do it that way than laying on my back under the dash.

cj428mach · Apr 10, 2018

I ve tried jacking the motor up on both my cars and it never worked. I always had to pull the booster.

GodStang · Apr 10, 2018

I loosened the booster and pivoted it. Did not have to remove it.

Nervouswreck · Apr 10, 2018

GodStang said:
I loosened the booster and pivoted it. Did not have to remove it.

Ok now what exactly do you mean buddy ? I removed the 4 main bolts that hold the whole assembly to the firewall and it still is tight and seams like it dosnt want to move

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01yellercobra · Apr 10, 2018

Nervouswreck said:
Ok now what exactly do you mean buddy ? I removed the 4 main bolts that hold the whole assembly to the firewall and it still is tight and seams like it dosnt want to move

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There's a bracket underneath it that's bolted to the fender. You need to unbolt that to get a little more movement.

Nervouswreck · Apr 10, 2018

slo984now said:
There's a bracket underneath it that's bolted to the fender. You need to unbolt that to get a little more movement.

Oh ok i missed that . Was kind of in a hurry today and only had about an hour to work on it . I’ll check that out tomorrow. Do any of the hard lines have to come off ? Or is there enough play there ?

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jrgoffin · Apr 10, 2018

Nervouswreck said:
Oh ok i missed that . Was kind of in a hurry today and only had about an hour to work on it . I’ll check that out tomorrow. Do any of the hard lines have to come off ? Or is there enough play there ?

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The thread I gave you the link to answers all your questions and walks you through the entire process. Can`t get any more detailed than that.

Cabbage · Apr 11, 2018

Just did mine a few days ago. Loosen motor mount and jack it up. It was still pretty tough but it’s doable with some patience.

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01yellercobra · Apr 11, 2018

Nervouswreck said:
Oh ok i missed that . Was kind of in a hurry today and only had about an hour to work on it . I’ll check that out tomorrow. Do any of the hard lines have to come off ? Or is there enough play there ?

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I didn't loosen any of the hard lines. I had to give the master cylinder a good pull to get it clear of the firewall though.

Nervouswreck · Apr 11, 2018

slo984now said:
I didn't loosen any of the hard lines. I had to give the master cylinder a good pull to get it clear of the firewall though.

Thanks man

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