My From Start to Finish 6.0L Build

RAMurphy · Nov 28, 2024

I knew it was heavier. But it was not the weight. It was the age of the installer trying to get this thing into he engine bay without killing myself. Worked great having someone hand it to me after getting engine bay

RAMurphy · Nov 28, 2024

Happy Thanksgiving all. Wishing all enjoy this time with family and friends.

Getting closer - The engine is installed. This install was more difficult then the last install I did. I think part of the reason was that my jack holding the transmission in place when I removed it settled a bit so transmission was not on the current position. Neither here or there, the engine is now in place. Time for football, family and great food. Smoking a turkey this year.

RAMurphy · Nov 30, 2024

Between family time, My son in-law and I got a little further with the install:

Installed 8 Bell Housing to Engine Bolts
Tightened transmission support nut
Installed fuel line support bracket
Installed transmission dipstick bracket
Installed engine mount bolts
Measured the flex plate and torque converter clearance and determined a spacer is required with this new torque converter
Installed and torqued three flywheel to torque converter bolts along with required spacer washers
Installed flex plate locking tool
Installed harmonic balancer
Torqued harmonic balancer bolt
Installed grounding wire to engine driver side (behind engine – 13 mm bolt, 2 wires – see picture)
Installed grounding wire to engine passenger side (top aft – 13 mm bolt – see picture)
Installed camshaft position sensor and connected harness
Connected crankshaft position harness
Connected oil level sensor harness
Installed driver side transmission inspection cover
Installed starter along with passenger side inspection cover
Connected starter wires
Installed both drivers side and passenger exhaust manifolds11 ft/lbs then 15-18 ft/lbs and connected exhaust system
Connected exhaust system to manifolds

I will tell you that installing the spacer washers (one for each bolt) for the torque converter was a PITA due to the lack of hand space and a decent view, but we got it done. The rest of the install can be completed easily without the need for an assistant. Getting closer.

RAMurphy · Nov 30, 2024

RAMurphy · Dec 1, 2024

Today was a day of rest after the holiday visit. All left Saturday and today and back home safely. But I did get a few things completed:

- Connected a/c compressor to engine
- Installed wire bracket passenger side under engine/under a/c compressor
- Installed front wire bracket under engine
- Put old engine on engine stand
- Finished my transmission cooling/cooler lines

Hope all had a great Thanksgiving.

Tonyrodz · Dec 1, 2024

Getting closer to the finish line.

Stonefort · Dec 2, 2024

I remember reading this thread back in August of 2023. So cool to see all you have done since then. Nice work brotherman,

RAMurphy · Dec 2, 2024

Stonefort said:
I remember reading this thread back in August of 2023. So cool to see all you have done since then. Nice work brotherman,

Thank you - it's been fun.

RAMurphy · Dec 2, 2024

Well, today I headed back to work this morning. After nearly 12 hours I was able to get home and get a few things accomplished before dinner:

- Installed valley cover plate
- Installed knock sensors
- Installed a/c tensioner
- Installed a/c belt
- Cleaned up, came inside and had a glass of wine (ok, maybe two) with my wife
- Had dinner
- Built a fire to relax by

RAMurphy · Dec 2, 2024

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