Engine Re-install sequence guidance
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Racer
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Engine Re-install sequence guidance requested
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:
Do you have guidance on sequence of tasks? Specifically:
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.
- 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:
- Should engine connected to transmission? (I think yes, but open to experience-based suggestions.)
- Should radiator support/condenser go in before/after motor?
- Should accessories be on motor when dropped in or no?
- 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.
Last edited by Cool bean; Jun 30, 2016 at 11:09 AM.
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...Should radiator support/condenser go in before/after motor?...
...Should accessories be on motor when dropped in or no?...
...Any questions I should be asking but don't have listed here?...
Last edited by Easy Mike; Jun 30, 2016 at 12:28 PM.
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Do you have guidance on sequence of tasks? Specifically:
- Should engine connected to transmission? (I think yes, but open to experience-based suggestions.)
- Should radiator support/condenser go in before/after motor?
- Should accessories be on motor when dropped in or no?
- 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.
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.
