Keith Browning Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 Head bolt adapter for the 6.0L Available from Snap-On for those of you who don't lift cabs or cant lift them. I recall a guy from the FMC Dealer Message Boards developed a prototype and even sent me pictures of the tool he developed. I think his was similar in design but instead of a 1/2' drive lug it had a socket end. I wonder if he sold the idea... yes I realize this is not breaking news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Clyde Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 Bought mine when they first come out a couple months ago, works great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordracer Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 In the Snap On magazine "Fuel" we get from the dealer had an article about a guy named Loren Klebe from North Dakota who submitted a "New product idea form" to Snap On and they helped him develope it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DwayneGorniak Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 In the Snap On magazine "Fuel" we get from the dealer had an article about a guy named Loren Klebe from North Dakota who submitted a "New product idea form" to Snap On and they helped him develope it. I read that as well. He was a Master Ford Diesel Tech. I wonder what he made off of the deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Browning Posted March 5, 2010 Author Share Posted March 5, 2010 Yes, the information I got was from Loren Klebe. He sent me a document with pictures and a cylinder head removal procedure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Mutter Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 can you post the stuff he sent you? I would like to see how it is used Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Browning Posted March 5, 2010 Author Share Posted March 5, 2010 Sure can. I will turn it into a PDF document to make it more user friendly. I should probably ask the dude first before I post it though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gofaster23 Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 I don't have one but that is a pretty good idea. I can't believe someone on the FMC message boards thought they could use this tool to do cylinder heads on an E-series without removing the engine. I remember that tech saying something like "Snap on guy said I can do cylinder heads in chassis now, looking for tips on E-series, not pulling cab". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Browning Posted March 13, 2010 Author Share Posted March 13, 2010 If I am not mistaken the Snap-on catalog states that. "Eliminates the need to remove the truck/van cab from the chassis to access the rear head bolts, saving time and preventing damage to the rear heat shield." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 Did you get an okay to switch the PDF instructions Keith? Also, you don't need to remove the cab or damage the heat shield when you do head bolts. The one I just did, I didn't even need any special tools, and I studded it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gofaster23 Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 I just read that too. Snap-on needs to update the tool description and remove "van" from the equation. They are also operating on the idea that the cab must be removed on 6.0L F-Series to remove the cylinder heads. It suprises me how many people, since the launch of the 6.4L cab off procedures, think that the cab needs to come off for cylinder head gaskets on a 6.0L F-Series. I prefer removing the cab on 6.0L/6.4L for cylinder heads, if I can't remove the cab then it's done in chassis in a 6.0L and on a 6.4L the engine is removed and placed on a stand. But doing 6.0L E-Series head gaskets without removing the engine? I've done a 7.3L E-Series, would not think of even attempting on a 6.0L. The 6.0L E-Series comes out relatively easily and then everything is right there in front of you. If it was done in chassis I couldn't imagine how many rubber bands, clips, and wire to hold the cylinder head bolts and push rods in place while the cylinder head is slid out the front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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