Brad wrote:>> thanks this is good news. Just not looking forward to the swap. Has anyone >> changed a 4.6 98 f150 4x4. I heard i have to lift the cab. anyway around it?>> "trainfan1" <lmsearing@usdatane­t.net> wrote in message >> news:CLCdnTALx4FWZd­bfRVn-hA@usadatanet.­net...>>

Engine R&R "can" be done without lifting the cab, BUT, you will make up new 4 letter >words doing it that way. If you have access to a lift, do your self a favor and raise >the cab. Another concern is lifting the motor high enough to get it out of the engine >bay on a 4x4. A cherry picker won't do it. I did a number if engines on F-series and >Expeditions, the first one without lifting the cab. I'll NEVER do it that way again, >everything was a struggle. You can have the cab off in about 1.5 hrs, it's not hard at >all.> If you don't have access to a lift, you should seriously consider having someone >else do the job. Good luck.>Tom