[SVT_KY]

For those that don't know SVT_KY passed away from cancer. These links no longer work, but we are working on a new how-to thread much like the one he did for us here. RIP Cliff.
Please be patient....

Thanks,
MPORTETR

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NOTE: AS OF 26 AUG 2009, the ENGINE SUBASSEMBLIES section is verified as existing AS IT IS. (GOOD LINKS)
If you can't see it, it's your Acrobat reader that needs updating. - Cliff

EDIT History

New Stuff = [smilie=wa]
March 2006
Added Front Caliper Bracket [smilie=wa]

November 2005
Added Suppercharger R&R [smilie=wa]

Engine Section

Main Engine

Remove Engine
Remove AC Core
Remove Water Pump
Cooling Fan Removal
Engine Assembly
Engine Disassembly
​

Engine Subassemblies

Head Installation
Head Disassembly
Torque Specs
​

Supercharger Section

Inspect Supercharger Coolant
Drain, Fill and Bleeding Supercharger Coolant
Flushing Supercharger Coolant
Lower SC Pulley Removal
Super Charger (Charge Air Cooler) R & R​

Cooling Systems Section​

Fill and Drain Fill Cooling System
Flush Cooling System
Flush Heater Core
​

Transmission Section

Remove Transmission (Tranny)
Install 4R70W Transmission (2000 MY)
Transmission Drain and Fill
​

Steering, Suspension and Brakes Section

Alignment Specs

Lightning Alignment Specifications ​

Front Suspension and Brakes

Front Disc Brakes
Caliper Anchor Plate
Front Wheel Bearing Remove and Replace
Front Sway Bar R and R
Upper Control Arm R and R
​

Rear Suspension and Brakes

SVT_KY Tutorial on rear pad R&R
Rear Suspension Torque Specs
Rear Pads
Rear Rotors
Rear Caliper
Rear Dust Shield
Rear Caliper Piston
Rear Brake Adaptor
​

Steering

Overview
Inner Tie Rod Ends
Outer Tie Rod Ends
Tie Rod Adjusting Sleeve
Sector Shaft Drag Link
Sector Shaft Arm
Idler Arm R and R​

Miscellaneous Section

Power Steering R and R
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Wiring Diagrams

A/C Heater Wiring Diagram
Dealer Test Mode Codes
​

Vendor Instructions

Panhard Bar install (Thanks Bob!)http://home.insightbb.com/~svtvideo/video/Panhard_Install.pdf​

 

[SypeDyeda]

"HOW TO" The Shop Manual Excerpts By SVT_KY

Seems too good....Row Type is something new to me....I will explore the usage Thanks Alex

 

[chance04]

Damn tabs!! Wrong one My bad

 

[SnipeJDM]

Supercharger charge air cooler file is damaged. Just an fyi

 

[Bgstew6]

I dont have an issue with it...if youre having probs with that PDF ...then try this how to

http://www.lightningrodder.com/forum/showthread.php?t=64&highlight=cooler

 

[SnipeJDM]

Thanks for the link. My Acrobat 8 definetely won't open the pdf.

 

[tribaltek]

All these links appear dead.

 

[Bgstew6]

These were hosted by one of our Fellow L owners....Cliff Hemstock....Unfortunately Tim lost his battle with cancer and left us not too long ago...

I have numerous How too's though that I have still yet to post....and there are numerous ones here in the How to Section...which I will be doing a lot fo cleaning up so that they are easier to find in the future...

 

[halflife]

Stew. any chance you have the rear rotors/pads? gonna do a roto pro swap this weekend for the rear.
rip cliff

 

[pcbunn]

Anybody going to repost how to replace plugs and how to check/ flush supercharger lubrication??

 

[JeffsLightning]

I need the Ford how to remove the stock lower pulley as I need to clearly see the stock 3 mounting points as I think I will be reinstalling my stock lower and I need to make sure it's bolted up correctly so the lower pulley is aligned correctly.

 

[Bgstew6]

I need the Ford how to remove the stock lower pulley as I need to clearly see the stock 3 mounting points as I think I will be reinstalling my stock lower and I need to make sure it's bolted up correctly so the lower pulley is aligned correctly.

technically it has to allingn.....the three mounting points will only match up to the perspective arm and the sc pulley shaft screws into the crank pulley......so its technically impossible to not put it back on correctly (short of cross threading the shaft)

 

[JeffsLightning]

technically it has to allingn.....the three mounting points will only match up to the perspective arm and the sc pulley shaft screws into the crank pulley......so its technically impossible to not put it back on correctly (short of cross threading the shaft)

I know it has to align but I think that there is something that goes between the caged bracket and the bolts/studs that it bolts too. I thought I saw a picture of the lower left (pass) bolt/nut to where the bracket that holds the trans cooler lines went between the caged bracket and the mounting point. If this is not put in then I think the caged bracket would not be parallel when tightening down the pulley to the crank..
Look at number 3 on this install and see the trans cooler bracket where it is bolted. Same with number 4 on the right (driver) side. Is there a hose wire that goes between the caged bracket and the mount?
http://www.lightningrodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=338&d=1197241416

 

[Packetrat]

Sadly, it would appear that the Shop Manual Excerpts posted by SVT_KY are no longer accessible! :smt100

 

[vjay88]

Can someone please fix these?[smilie=bo

 

[LADMarines]

I have been 404ed

 

[MikeT]

Cliff, the OP, passed away early last year. . . so someone else will have to update the links if possible.

RIP Cliff

 

[xsivhp]

I have the CD shop manuals Cliff used. I aquired them when I bought the truck.

If I can find the time, I'll see what I can do to host them and get them back up.

 

[GoBollzD33P]

thanks man it would help so many.

 

[Wayneovich]

I have the CD shop manuals Cliff used. I aquired them when I bought the truck.

If I can find the time, I'll see what I can do to host them and get them back up.

Man that would be awesome especially since he (Cliff) seemed like a very big contributor to the Lightning community. I think that would be a nice remembrance to always have the info in the OP readily available to help others.