300 build thread
Diesel Van Enthusiast
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From: ~ Qatar ~
Oh so much room around that engine to get to things.
Such are the joy in working older vehicles.
Part of the reason behind me sending my van to a shop and let them deal with the cramp confines.
Such are the joy in working older vehicles.
Part of the reason behind me sending my van to a shop and let them deal with the cramp confines.
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Hey Guys!
I hope you all don't mind me infiltrating the CT forum, being a M******* and all. LOL Anyway I am picking up my motor Thursday
, and in the 11th hour I finally found an engine stand I'll be picking up in Middleboro. Bout 1 1/2 hours from here. My question...I forgot to ask the guy if the bolts to bolt on the motor are included, I am going to assume no until I find out for sure....What size are the bolts, and do you recommend getting grade 8?
TIA
David
I hope you all don't mind me infiltrating the CT forum, being a M******* and all. LOL Anyway I am picking up my motor Thursday
, and in the 11th hour I finally found an engine stand I'll be picking up in Middleboro. Bout 1 1/2 hours from here. My question...I forgot to ask the guy if the bolts to bolt on the motor are included, I am going to assume no until I find out for sure....What size are the bolts, and do you recommend getting grade 8?TIA
David
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I got all new grade 8's when I swapped my transmission, cant remember what size though but you sir, i do believe are correct!
pedant
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I don't know what you got but both the Taurus and Lincoln fans have very high inrush current.
I've done a few of those swaps. Make SURE your wiring and relay are good for at least 40A.
(You have been warned)
Yes, all the pushrod V-8's, and the I-6 that shares the same bell, use 7/16-14.
