Hey everyone. This is my first post on here, looking for some advice. I had a look around and couldn't really find a post like this. If I missed something then please redirect me.
I have a 98 k2500 with the 350 hooked to a 4l80e. The trucks in good shape aside from a dent in the driver's side box that I am planning on repairing, trans is smooth and quiet, will be doing the rear dif here soon as well. Zero rust, and I love these old trucks, easy to work on and reliable. Ive had it for 2 years and replaced just about all the suspension and steering parts, most of the accessories, and front brakes.
Basically, my head gaskets went the other day and for the mileage on the engine and the lack of shops in my area that do rebuilds, I decided to order a reman 350 to replace my current one. Not looking to build anything special. Just need my work truck to be running solid again.
Just looking for any tips or advice, and any issues people have run into. I've worked on vehicles my whole life, however this is the first time I've swapped an engine.
The 350 I bought has all the tinware installed, as well as all seals and gaskets required for the intake manifold, exhaust manifolds etc. All the electrical accessories on the front end of the engine are pretty much brand new so I'll be swapping them all over, I will be replacing the power steering pump.
I plan on replacing the engine mounts, assorted bolts, hoses and a few other things while doing the swap. As well as cleaning all the surfaces etc. But again, just looking for advice from anyone on the little things that can be hard to sort out.
Thanks all. A pic of the old girl for ya
I have a 98 k2500 with the 350 hooked to a 4l80e. The trucks in good shape aside from a dent in the driver's side box that I am planning on repairing, trans is smooth and quiet, will be doing the rear dif here soon as well. Zero rust, and I love these old trucks, easy to work on and reliable. Ive had it for 2 years and replaced just about all the suspension and steering parts, most of the accessories, and front brakes.
Basically, my head gaskets went the other day and for the mileage on the engine and the lack of shops in my area that do rebuilds, I decided to order a reman 350 to replace my current one. Not looking to build anything special. Just need my work truck to be running solid again.
Just looking for any tips or advice, and any issues people have run into. I've worked on vehicles my whole life, however this is the first time I've swapped an engine.
The 350 I bought has all the tinware installed, as well as all seals and gaskets required for the intake manifold, exhaust manifolds etc. All the electrical accessories on the front end of the engine are pretty much brand new so I'll be swapping them all over, I will be replacing the power steering pump.
I plan on replacing the engine mounts, assorted bolts, hoses and a few other things while doing the swap. As well as cleaning all the surfaces etc. But again, just looking for advice from anyone on the little things that can be hard to sort out.
Thanks all. A pic of the old girl for ya
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