Engine install revisited

[Dsl_Dog_Treat]

You're gonna have to show me when we get out to the 05 event how you're able to yank an engine so quick - takes me till noon just to get the freak'n accessories off and out of the way so I can even think about yanking an engine... And I'm not even a union maint mechanic... What you got on that thing quater turn fasteners ;p

Travis,

It's all about air brother
Well to makes things easier, the motor has been out twice and the trans has been 3 times. No rusty bolts left in those areas.
I've got it down to a science and have a good rythem going on getting things out and do not have to wait for the radiator fluid or others. I can get things out of there with about 8 sockets and the handy Craftsman air wratchet that Karen got me for Christamas. (Tolerant good woman) That got the motor out in no time flat. What took the longest was head removal, prep and reinstall. No screwing around there. That's why I yanked the plant.

I would be more than happy to share any info I might have acquired.


Mel, please no swonking on this but hear me out on this one.

After evaluating the "what needs to be done to keep up" list:

-Replace transmission due to cracked mount tab and bearing fatigue (getting worse)
-Replace/repair the bed, front fenders and cab corners, floor pan at the rear seatbelt mounts
-Have front end checked over and rebuilt as needed
-Repaint
-Repair drivers side window motor (2nd in a year)
-repair rear wheel cylinder-will get done asap

Think that's about all that has been found now but really wanting a 4x4 for the area we live i'ts about a necessity in the winter. Burried the Beef 2 times and not fun to dig out either.

I know the list is not very long considering what it was 6 weeks ago, but for the amount of time and funds needed to get there, it is gonna be a little easier with putting the ole gal aside as Karen now wants to keep it around as a donor/parts truck

The 90 has a few issues that need to be addressed also but will be a little easier less expense and less time constraining as I have a house that needs to be finished soon. Otherwise I might be living in the pickup.

Ok nuff for now

Ron

 

[beretzs]

That 90 is a nice truck, and making your current truck 4x4 would be a bit of work, and with a parts truck around the 90 will be even better. With a little TLC, the 90 will be a really sharp truck. Good luck and have fun, that is what it is all about. Scotty