Hello FM!

Hello!
As some might notice (seriously doubt it.) I'm new to this forum.

So to get things started!
I have a Mustang II '78 with the factory V8 5.0L 302 (it was sold like so here in Mexico)
And for the past months i've begun a restoration project
-recently droped the the automatic tranny (which was not even for a mustang....some past owner forced it) For which I already have the original 4 speed manual tranny; but that is not the topic for the moment.

My concern is the fact that I am planning to remove the engine for a cleaning (and replacement of some pieces).
So here's the questions:
1-is the disarming/rebuilding process as simple as books/ videos claim it is
2- how much should I consider doing a short/long block fix (or w/e its called )

Thank you for your time and if theres anything I can help you with; let me know!
-rbolio

It's Easy as PIE

Welcome to Fm el New Comer-o

Thank you!
One last question: i want to build a stand in which to put the engine while dismantling.... what are the "correct" places in which i can support the engine? (or should i have the stand have car-like engine support?)

By an "Engine Stand" dude....

They're like $69 bucks, and then you take out the engine and put the whole thing on the stand and then take it apart

do you mean the ones that allow you to rotate the engine 360°? (found one for $44) .... but the problem is that the crane is lended...and hey; im mexican.: shipping can take some time :S

Well since there's car's in Mexico, I'd assume (probably correctly) that Parts stores down there will carry these things... Even rent them.

What part of Mexico? I may have neighbors from there that I can ask.

Oops, I see it Monterrey Mexico...

Dang man, that's 3.8 Million people within a 15 square mile area.

There shouldn't be much that you will need to have shipped in to you.

well..there's an "autozone" which is really lousy (no specialized tools...at all)
but ill try my luck today

Monterrey's a Cool Old Town.

yes it is .... hey I got the engine out! tomorrow we will start the -outer- engine cleaning and then disasembling