My From Start to Finish 6.0L Build

[RAMurphy]

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]

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
• 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]

 

[RAMurphy]

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]

Getting closer to the finish line.

 

[Stonefort]

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

 

[RAMurphy]

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]

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]