Let the fun begin.

[62barsoom]

I agree. What's concerning me is to get to the nut I have to move a connector for something. So hopefully I'll figure it out from underneath. I'm thinking it's the O2 sensor.

 

[Laredo]

*Edit* Thought I had a better close up of the heat shield, but I do not. Sorry. You are correct that the O2 sensor connector is attached to the heat shield.

 

[Erik the Awful]

I don’t know that I’ve ever seen one of those. Looks like something I would throw in the trash after pulling an engine lol

Hell no! Send it to me! I'll need a heat shield if I put headers on Roscoe.

 

[62barsoom]

*Edit* Thought I had a better close up of the heat shield, but I do not. Sorry. You are correct that the O2 sensor connector is attached to the heat shield.

Wow, thanks. Those pics are actually a big help. I can see the orientation of the connector now. How in the word are you supposed to reach those if the heads are on? I was sitting in there to get the one for the vent line. It sure wouldn't matter on the assembly line, but dang the mechanic.

 

[62barsoom]

Finally got a chance to work on Virginia again today. Of course the blasted heat shield has 2 nuts holding it on. Got the bottom one off. And suprise,surprise I was able to got the torque converter bolts out. 2 motor mount bolts and the rest of the pesky heat shield bolts and the motors loose. Heads are in the shop, so almost ready to put the new motor together. This is the last time I'm doing this crap in the yard. I'm to f......... old for this.

 

[Supercharged111]

I feel ya. I just had the engine and trans out of my Camaro and did it on jackstands on the garage floor. While better conditions than some have, I'm over it. I want a lift.

 

[62barsoom]

At least you had concrete.

 

[Erik the Awful]

I used to know some guys who had a trench dug in their yard just to do transmission swaps.

 

[Scooterwrench]

I used to know some guys who had a trench dug in their yard just to do transmission swaps.

The road that went through my grandaddy's farm was cut into the bottom of a hillside. He laid two huge wooden beams that stuck out from the side of the road and were supported by two pilings. Whenever he needed to do an oil change,tranny repair or exhaust work he would drive the vehicle out on those beams and get under there and go to work. I wonder if my uncle still uses that thing.

 

[62barsoom]

Pesky bolts are out, 2 motor mount bolts left. Have to get my derrick put back together. Timing cover, t stat and water pump should be here Friday. Waiting on heads. Finally. This would have been a few day job with a dang garage.