My From Start to Finish 6.0L Build

[RAMurphy]

I knew it was heavier. But it was not the weight. It was the age of the installer trying to get this thing into he engine bay without killing myself. Worked great having someone hand it to me after getting engine bay

 

[RAMurphy]

Happy Thanksgiving all. Wishing all enjoy this time with family and friends.

Getting closer - The engine is installed. This install was more difficult then the last install I did. I think part of the reason was that my jack holding the transmission in place when I removed it settled a bit so transmission was not on the current position. Neither here or there, the engine is now in place. Time for football, family and great food. Smoking a turkey this year.

 

[RAMurphy]

Between family time, My son in-law and I got a little further with the install:

• Installed 8 Bell Housing to Engine Bolts
• Tightened transmission support nut
• Installed fuel line support bracket
• Installed transmission dipstick bracket
• Installed engine mount bolts
• Measured the flex plate and torque converter clearance and determined a spacer is required with this new torque converter
• Installed and torqued three flywheel to torque converter bolts along with required spacer washers
• Installed flex plate locking tool
• Installed harmonic balancer
• Torqued harmonic balancer bolt
• Installed grounding wire to engine driver side (behind engine – 13 mm bolt, 2 wires – see picture)
• Installed grounding wire to engine passenger side (top aft – 13 mm bolt – see picture)
• Installed camshaft position sensor and connected harness
• Connected crankshaft position harness
• Connected oil level sensor harness
• Installed driver side transmission inspection cover
• Installed starter along with passenger side inspection cover
• Connected starter wires
• Installed both drivers side and passenger exhaust manifolds11 ft/lbs then 15-18 ft/lbs and connected exhaust system
• Connected exhaust system to manifolds

I will tell you that installing the spacer washers (one for each bolt) for the torque converter was a PITA due to the lack of hand space and a decent view, but we got it done. The rest of the install can be completed easily without the need for an assistant. Getting closer.

 

[RAMurphy]

 

[RAMurphy]

Today was a day of rest after the holiday visit. All left Saturday and today and back home safely. But I did get a few things completed:

- Connected a/c compressor to engine
- Installed wire bracket passenger side under engine/under a/c compressor
- Installed front wire bracket under engine
- Put old engine on engine stand
- Finished my transmission cooling/cooler lines

Hope all had a great Thanksgiving.

 

[Tonyrodz]

Getting closer to the finish line.

 

[Stonefort]

I remember reading this thread back in August of 2023. So cool to see all you have done since then. Nice work brotherman,

 

[RAMurphy]

I remember reading this thread back in August of 2023. So cool to see all you have done since then. Nice work brotherman,

Thank you - it's been fun.

 

[RAMurphy]

Well, today I headed back to work this morning. After nearly 12 hours I was able to get home and get a few things accomplished before dinner:

- Installed valley cover plate
- Installed knock sensors
- Installed a/c tensioner
- Installed a/c belt
- Cleaned up, came inside and had a glass of wine (ok, maybe two) with my wife
- Had dinner
- Built a fire to relax by

 

[RAMurphy]

 

[pwtr02ss]

Looking great sir!

 

[RAMurphy]

@pwtr02ss Thank you so much.

 

[RAMurphy]

Another late day at work. Not much accomplished. I did install the knock sensor harness and applied the required sealant on the grommets for the knock sensors. Cleaned up and organized my tools for the final push. My plan is for first start on Saturday. I'm off on Friday so it should be doable.

 

[Tonyrodz]

Another late day at work. Not much accomplished. I did install the knock sensor harness and applied the required sealant on the grommets for the knock sensors. Cleaned up and organized my tools for the final push. My plan is for first start on Saturday. I'm off on Friday so it should be doable.

Great idea how you're pacing yourself instead of trying to rush everything.

 

[RAMurphy]

Great idea how you're pacing yourself instead of trying to rush everything.

@Tonyrodz Thank you. Slow and steady I always say.

 

[RAMurphy]

I got home a little earlier this evening and was able to install the intake manifold, changed the throttle body gasket and prepped the fuel rail. Two issues as I was installing. 1. The tape i used to protect the intake opening did not come off easily. 2. What a PITA torquing the back 4 bolts (two waves 44 inch/pounds and the 89 inch/pounds.

 

[RAMurphy]

A little more work completed. Installed the fuel rail, connected the fuel lines, connected a few other lines, installed spark plugs and installed the oil dipstick brace. The push begins tomorrow.

 

[RAMurphy]

Today was very productive. Should still make my first start tomorrow. Although still several things to complete including a thorough QA (quality assurance) prior to start:

• Installed passenger side coil packs
• Connected four fuel injector harnesses
• Connected heater hose support bracket
• Installed alternator support bracket
• Connected lower wire bracket on power steering pump do this prior to installing pump)
• Installed power steering pump
• Installed driver side coil packs
• Connected four fuel injector harnesses
• Connected water temperature sensor harness driver side
• Connected 2 ground wires to driver side lower block
• Repaired wire harness protector driver side wheel well
• Installed red box power junction support bracket
• Installed water pump
• Installed main belt tensioner assembly
• Installed power steering pulley
• Installed alternator
• Repositioned main engine harness on top of throttle body
• Reconnected various harnesses
• Installed 8mm and 10mm bolts to bracket that held accelerator and cruise control cables
• Installed heater hoses to water pump
• Installed lower radiator hose
• Installed throttle body
• Connected harnesses to throttle body
• Connected main vacuum line
• Installed air cleaner
• Installed main serpentine belt
• Connected throttle body linkages
• Installed catch can

 

[RAMurphy]

 

[RAMurphy]