Cool bean

I'm planning the re install of motor and many upgrades and am seeking advice on sequence of tasks. I took engine & trans out, but this will be my first install. Lots of engine compartment clean-up and upgrades but omitted in this post for brevity. Here's the summary:

• Hood is off, radiator support is out, cross member (bolt in) is removed, car is on jack stands, A/C car, electric fuel pump.
• Auto (700r4 conversion),
• serpentine conversion
• aluminum radiator/electric fan conversion
• control arms rebuilt, new springs & shocks installed.
• driver side fender damage: lower fender to be replaced/surround repair work to be done, which will happen AFTER engine weight is in car & settled. Wheel well/fender skirt can be repaired.

Do you have guidance on sequence of tasks? Specifically:

1. Should engine connected to transmission? (I think yes, but open to experience-based suggestions.)
2. Should radiator support/condenser go in before/after motor?
3. Should accessories be on motor when dropped in or no?
4. Any questions I should be asking but don't have listed here?

I plan on doing wiring for radiator fans/relays, LED headlights, vacuum pump, etc after engine and accessories are in so I can avoid "redo's" due to space.

Easy Mike

Your choice if you have the clearance space under the car.

Support and condenser can be in. Leave radiator and shroud until after.

Up to you depending how much room you're working with. You don't want to install anything which could interfere with the lift.

Got plenty of beer in the fridge?

gkull

I never remover the hood or radiator. It just adds man hours to the R&R. Based on probably 30+ C-3 BBC and SBC motor R&R's

I never do tranny/motor installations. It is harder to stab the motor to a fixed tranny. So I put the motor in first and support the rear on a floor jack. The motor should only have the damper and water pump on the front, motor mounts bolted to the motor, and the flex on the rear.