My From Start to Finish 6.0L Build

[RAMurphy]

I knew it was heavier. But it was 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]

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]

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
• Measure the flex bate 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 manifolds and connected exhaust system
• Installed driver side exhaust manifold (11 ft/lbs then 15-18 ft/lbs)
• Installed passenger exhaust
• 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 completed easily without the need for an assistant. Getting closer.

 

[RAMurphy]