Engine Installation Tips
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2005
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From: whitman massachusetts
Engine Installation Tips
Will be dropping new engine in my frame(body removed) and having never attempted an installation I am looking for the easiest way to bolt in. Do I attach the motor mounts to the block first, then attach to frame or frame attach first, then drop in motor and bolt up. Any advice or tips to make this easier are appreciated.
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Joined: Dec 2008
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From: Frisco TX
I just did my first motor install as well - also working with just a frame minus the body. I did have experienced help though.
We built the motor/tranny as a complete unit on the hoist. Test fit the engine mounts on the frame and then install all 3 mounts on the motor/tranny before sitting it in the frame.
Good Luck, Ed
We built the motor/tranny as a complete unit on the hoist. Test fit the engine mounts on the frame and then install all 3 mounts on the motor/tranny before sitting it in the frame.
Good Luck, Ed
