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The process has begun!
Most of the work is done in preparation to remove the old 6.2 making way for the 6.5. The overhead gantry is once again a life saver! the remaining steps to remove the old motor include disconnecting the starter from the wiring harness, and removing the torque converter bolts. Since the engine is not turning over, I will need to drop the oil pan to access the bottom end to be able to turn the flywheel. Once the torque converter bolts are removed the gantry will be used to pull the old clunker out. I am in the process of securing a military engine removal fixture to make the job easier since I will be doing most of the work alone. Here are some pictures of the progress so far.
The first picture is what the magnet on the oil pan plug picked up. I will have one more of the parts and shavings I find in the oil pan once it is removed.
The second is the front of the work space. The bay is 30' deep and there is more room inm the back for parts storage and the rest of the tools are back there as well. The soft top was protected by rags and plywood before the hood was placed up there for safe keeping.
The third picture is an old progress picture, a few more items have been removed
Picture 4 shows the green box hanging at the height required to drive out from under it in order to unload it from my pick up it weighs 1200 lbs
Picture 5 its on the ground ready to be unwrapped AHH merry Christmas to me!
The last picture is the rebuilt 6.5. all new parts all bolts painted and torqued almost ready to put in.
More to follow.
Nick
Most of the work is done in preparation to remove the old 6.2 making way for the 6.5. The overhead gantry is once again a life saver! the remaining steps to remove the old motor include disconnecting the starter from the wiring harness, and removing the torque converter bolts. Since the engine is not turning over, I will need to drop the oil pan to access the bottom end to be able to turn the flywheel. Once the torque converter bolts are removed the gantry will be used to pull the old clunker out. I am in the process of securing a military engine removal fixture to make the job easier since I will be doing most of the work alone. Here are some pictures of the progress so far.
The first picture is what the magnet on the oil pan plug picked up. I will have one more of the parts and shavings I find in the oil pan once it is removed.
The second is the front of the work space. The bay is 30' deep and there is more room inm the back for parts storage and the rest of the tools are back there as well. The soft top was protected by rags and plywood before the hood was placed up there for safe keeping.
The third picture is an old progress picture, a few more items have been removed
Picture 4 shows the green box hanging at the height required to drive out from under it in order to unload it from my pick up it weighs 1200 lbs
Picture 5 its on the ground ready to be unwrapped AHH merry Christmas to me!
The last picture is the rebuilt 6.5. all new parts all bolts painted and torqued almost ready to put in.
More to follow.
Nick
