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Steady Rest Removal

Posted By oldcarmark 7 Years Ago
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I pulled the Motor and Transmission this Morning. I would like to take the Steady Rest off and leave it off when I re-install. I can see 2 Bolts coming through the Oil Pan that hold the Rest through the Bottom. Are those Bolts threaded into Block and can't be removed without taking off the Damper? If I have to take the Damper off I have a Puller but not One to re-install it. Hoping to avoid taking it off if possible.I pulled the Engine and Fordomatic together. Took my Buddy and I about an Hour. I had already done all the Prep Work. First Time I have used one of those Levelers and I will tell You it makes the Job much easier. Didn't scratch or damage anything taking it out. Biggest problem was the Steady Rest making the Package just long enough to be difficult. Being a Convertible there is the "X" Crossmember that makes it a little Tighter getting both out together as One Unit. .What is the Thread Size for Damper Bolt if I have to find an Installation Tool?

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Forum Post Steady Rest Removal By oldcarmark ( 7 Years Ago )
Forum Post Do not leave the study rest off when you reinstall the engine, it is... By Lou ( 7 Years Ago )
Forum Post OK I will keep that in Mind. I still need to get it off to clean up... By oldcarmark ( 7 Years Ago )
Forum Post Thanks John By oldcarmark ( 7 Years Ago )
Forum Post Yes, the damper has to come off. The crankshaft bolt is 9/16-18, By Hoosier Hurricane ( 7 Years Ago )
Forum Post I am not sure why Ford used the steady rest, Mercury never had one. By iowa fords ( 7 Years Ago )
Forum Post Not sure either. Only on 55-56 Fords and Thunderbird. It was... By oldcarmark ( 7 Years Ago )
Forum Post I will be replacing my damper soon as the ring has moved and I don't... By DryLakesRacer ( 7 Years Ago )
Forum Post As part of my re and re I am replacing both Motor Mounts as they are... By oldcarmark ( 7 Years Ago )
Forum Post The guys that rebuild dampers also do motor mounts. An option over... By KULTULZ ( 7 Years Ago )
Forum Post I recently rebuilt the engine in my 1955 TBird. I installed the... By Florida_Phil ( 7 Years Ago )
Forum Post get rid of the front steady rest(the tbird is different as it uses a... By 2721955meteor ( 7 Years Ago )
Forum Post Phil, the passenger and Bird mounts are completely different. On... By Hoosier Hurricane ( 7 Years Ago )
Forum Post I had a 1956 Ford Victoria back in the sixties and I don't remember... By Florida_Phil ( 7 Years Ago )
Forum Post A lot of them were never re-installed if the Motor was pulled. I just... By oldcarmark ( 7 Years Ago )
Forum Post The way I look it it, putting the steady rest in place is cheap... By Lou ( 7 Years Ago )
Forum Post I agree with Lou. When I put the 312 in my 54 Ford, I reinstalled... By paul2748 ( 7 Years Ago )


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