So the last couple nights I have been putting the newly built engine and gearbox in my viggen at home with basic tools. Borrowed engine support beam from the shop and grabbed my 1/2in torque wrench for the big bolts. Rest are my basic kit from sears. Bit of a contrast to my full snapon box at work. (that I barely get to use anymore) it’s refreshing to be able to work straight for a couple hours with no interuptions.
Monday night I hoisted the engine into place with a climbing rope straddling the engine bay. My buddy bolted up the engine mount as I held it. Not the lightest motors these b235s.
Tuesday threw up the gearbox. Jack wouldnt reach so had to manually lift and hold it. My limit on one arm military press is about the gearboxes 150lb using the othe hand to start the bolts got all the accessories installed. Forgot a rear mount so called it a night.
Getting a hand tonight w the subframe tonight. Should be running this weekend. Sad to say but the 2.3i feels fast to me compared to the truck. Will have all the build details up soon. Home now with the AT&T guy so I should finaly have Internet and splurged on HD uverse.