engine install ?

[jjorgensen52]

So , soon I will have my motor back and am going to be dropping it into the truck. Question is, if I bolt up the trans and trans case, what extra manuevers are involved in getting it in? I've got the core support / radiator and fenders off, so I haven't got clearance issues. What I found in search basically told me I could in fact do it, but not much in the way of what special work it requires

 

[nightdiver]

Re: engine install ?

Its been done before but i prefer to install the engine alone cause your way is too heavy for me and i dont got anyone to help me. I installed my engine back on last month (bad oil pump) and it just took me 10 minutes to make it sit in the right place . I had to put a jack under the tranny also .
With the tranny and Tcase on it you sure need a second person for help

 

[MRKING]

Re: engine install ?

I wouldnt see how you could with the cab on still . I am in the same boat as you , but I did the trans and case first , motor is next . I am leaving the cab for last . I am using an overhead I beam setup with a elec hoist on a trolley . Make for easy one man job . You may be done before me ? We will see.

 

[jjorgensen52]

Re: engine install ?

yeah, it was lifitng the cab I'm concerned about. I want to try and avoid that, although it may become neccesary to install the brake lines when I get those back... but, I had read of it being done... maybe if you took the trans xmember out and lifted the nose it would swing in easily.....