I am putting new bearings in an '89 E-150 w/351-W, with the engine in the vehicle. (Engine raised up, wooden blocks under front mounts, pivoting on rear mount)
I can get the upper main bearing inserts out, using a re-formed cotter pin in the oil hole and rotating the crank.
But I can't seem to get the new ones in. The cotter pin just can't do it. I already ruined one upper, when the cotter slipped in between the upper & the crank journal. I did this same procedure on an '81 several years ago and had no problem.
The Ford manual shows a tool, Ford # TOOL-6331-E, that fits in the oil hole and then against the bearing, to push it in.
Where can I get this tool?
Is there some other way to get the uppers in?
Any help greatly appreciated.
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