Another update...
It's been a awhile, but the shop has been diligently making progress. They got the "new" engine tore down in about 2 weeks after I dropped it off on MLK day. Everything looked great on the donor! Rod and main bearings were practically brand new. Piston rings were very dirty, as were the valves, but nothing abnormal for age. The block and the head were thoroughly cleaned. Valves were lapped, and new OE piston rings were installed. Oil pump was perfect and was cleaned. Timing chain was in spec. Chain guides were replaced with new OE. Water pump was replace with new OE. Block got a coat of black paint. Everything was reassembled with all new gaskets and seals. Short block was finished as of March 6, and I had the truck towed to the shop on March 9.
Short block was dressed using virtually all of the components from my existing engine. They flow-tested all twelve injectors and installed the best six. The blow engine had a lot of new components--P/S pump, EGR valve and vacuum modulator, etc.--all of which was moved over. The donor A343F was cleaned and got a new pan gasket. On Thursday, March 19, they informed me that they were getting the engine and transmission assembled.
The engine was installed earlier this week, and they are in the process of getting everything hooked up and reinstalled. Hopefully within two weeks, I will have the old gal back!
This is good because, unfortunately, my 100-series got totalled on March 11. Long story short, I got t-boned by a commercial vehicle and flipped on my side! Luckily I was not injured. Still working through a settlement with insurance, which is a bummer.
I'll post some pics when I have a bit more time...
