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I guess there is a 5 pic upload limit... so here's the rest of the update.
The engine mount pads also need a trim, as well as a bar that runs from the front cross member to the frame rail. It definitely needs cut out on the Pass side, and I have removed that. It may need to be removed on the Drivers Side also, but I haven't cut it out yet. I was thinking I would leave it intact if I can:
With these things cut out of the way... The engine is "IN."
It isn't on engine mounts, but it is in the hole!
From here I'll, the next time I get to pull it in and work on it, I'll level out the engine and position it where I want it forward and backward, I'll get the engine mounts mocked up.
I have been checking out some of my accessory mounting options. I may have located a "mid" mount A/C bracket, I think that is what I'm going to need. If I use that I'll have both the Alt. and A/C compressor mounted on the passenger side.
I have seen other set-ups with the A/C Compressor basically in the stock GM location, but it appears that requires some specially pulleys, and possibly a clearance issue with the hood...
Stay Tuned for more updates!
God's blessings!
Smitty
P.S. Yes, the head lights are yellowed and I plan to do something about them... but I think they're the least of my concerns at this point. LOL
The engine mount pads also need a trim, as well as a bar that runs from the front cross member to the frame rail. It definitely needs cut out on the Pass side, and I have removed that. It may need to be removed on the Drivers Side also, but I haven't cut it out yet. I was thinking I would leave it intact if I can:
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With these things cut out of the way... The engine is "IN."
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It isn't on engine mounts, but it is in the hole!
From here I'll, the next time I get to pull it in and work on it, I'll level out the engine and position it where I want it forward and backward, I'll get the engine mounts mocked up.
I have been checking out some of my accessory mounting options. I may have located a "mid" mount A/C bracket, I think that is what I'm going to need. If I use that I'll have both the Alt. and A/C compressor mounted on the passenger side.
I have seen other set-ups with the A/C Compressor basically in the stock GM location, but it appears that requires some specially pulleys, and possibly a clearance issue with the hood...
Stay Tuned for more updates!
God's blessings!
Smitty
P.S. Yes, the head lights are yellowed and I plan to do something about them... but I think they're the least of my concerns at this point. LOL