My first ever engine swap.....!!!!!

[MANUCHAO]

Eh yah Randi !!

How do yah bring the engine closer to the tranny..I got a hoist and the engine is sitting pretty on a pallet..
Does the torque converter go first... Dang Im a rookie eh !!!!

 

[iaintscared1969]

I always put the flywheel and convertor on first then move my tranny into place with the tranny jack. Put the engine on jack stands and block the back of the pan up level. Then lift the tranny into place.(Use the hoist and save your back) It seems easier for me that way and I don't have to mess with trying to get the three bolts in the convertor with a tranny to deal with. But you can put the convertor in the tranny then bolt the housing and then go for the convertor bolts. It's which ever way you feel it would be easier. Hope it helps.

 

[MANUCHAO]

Im also looking at getting a fan for the rad..
Do any of you guys know if a LINCOLN MARK VIII ELECTRIC RADIATOR FAN would work.
Will this be overkill at 4-5k CFM.......
I have a new rad (aluminum) waiting to be installed...

 

[iaintscared1969]

I think it would be overkill. You can use the Contour fan and be just fine. What size Alt. is on that engine? 105 or 130 it is stamped on the Alt.

 

[philos1]

nice job Frank!

 

[PAFJ]

Damn Frank... lookin sharp!

 

[Dynosoar]

Frank the Mark VIII fan is what I would do. I know a lot of guys have had good luck with the contour fan or a SHO Taurus fan, but the Mark VIII pumps out a LOT of air and that is a GOOD thing.

PS With a good fan controller it will never (or at least rarely) ever reach full output.



Dynosoar

 

[Dynosoar]

It will be a shame to grind and weld on that nice frame! Looking real nice.


Dynosoar

 

[MANUCHAO]

Randy...this is what the alternator reads...
Is it 105 or 130?

Thanks for all the props guys..
that paint job came out waaaay better than what I was expecting...
I know Im going at a snail pace..but its cool..

thanks for all the support..
This site ROCKS !!!!

 

[iaintscared1969]

No worries on electrical you have a 160 amp alt.

 

[v8tuff]

I have been lurking around now for a few weeks, and thought I would use my first post to let you know that I am following your build. I just picked up my first cruiser, an 88 fj62, and I'm definitely going down the same road as you in the next few months.

I'll save my questions for now and do more reading and searching. Most of them are about parts and sourcing them. I am also especially interested in how your CA smog issues come out.

 

[MANUCHAO]

Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeet !!!

Thanks guys !!!!

 

[MANUCHAO]

I have been lurking around now for a few weeks, and thought I would use my first post to let you know that I am following your build. I just picked up my first cruiser, an 88 fj62, and I'm definitely going down the same road as you in the next few months.

I'll save my questions for now and do more reading and searching. Most of them are about parts and sourcing them. I am also especially interested in how your CA smog issues come out.

Welcome to IH8MUD eh !!!

Read up on aintscared69 and Philos1 threads as well.
Those guys were my inspiration.
There is also djawahir who plans on challenging CA smog laws and mate the same engine I got with an H55. He does have a back up plan in case he can't register here in CA. I belive he is on your side of the woods..SD.
I outsource almost everything from E-bay !!! Yah crazy eh !!

Laters,

 

[djawahir]

That's me! I'm not as far along as Frank over here due to my job keeping me at work for long stretches of time.
I'm still sourcing some parts. But, I'm almost done with the major parts list, and I should start posting soon on my progress.

Iaintscared has a few good threads out there. Check 'em out!

Good luck!

Dylan

 

[philos1]

Frank, where's the progress pics man? you should've called me AGES AGO to weld in your motor mounts, etc...


JK man, how's the build coming?

 

[JLH911]

Very Cool! Hey Manuchao looking good. Let me know when your gonna pull the 2f I'll come by and help.

Dynosoar

Hey! I wouldn't mind stopping by and "observing" because I live really close to Manu!

I hope I'm not working overtime though. I'd like to check this out.;p

 

[CruisinFJ60]

updates gimp boy!

 

[philos1]

hahahhahaha... "gimp boy" RUN FOREST!!!!!

 

[jefferson-mo]

Hey V8...............I'm pretty well versed in the Cali/Swap/Smog issues so I stick around and see how it goes.................It's really very easy.........not too many rules..........

 

[Dynosoar]

Shhhh! He is sleeping! Don't wake him up!


Dynosoar