How do you change external oil pump on 98 Ford F-150 4.2 v6?

Answer 1

this i my experience for a 1997\98 Ford f150 4.2 v6. It is very easy. step1 get ready to get greasy and deal with the task ahead of you lol.1 This year make and model has a external oil pump.1st step remove drain oil. 2. remove oil filter connected to the oil pump. 3. why you are at this point you might as well change the oil sending unit above the oil pump.this is the little device that is connected to a connecter with one wire.NOTE: be carefull to remove female connection very sensitive. 4. Oil pump has 6 bolts to unmount or loosen.5. when all are loosened be care to remove oil pump. 5. make sure to remove old gasket from block if still connected. Clean surface of block. And now you have removed the oil pump. *****GOOD LUCK ON INSTALLING****** Make sure you are to prime oil pump and use torq wrench specifications and tightining order.