It was a 12-hour day today. My son and I went balls to the wall and got the engine in, mated to the transmission, and the accessories are mounted. I can't tell you all how at ease my mind is right now. Getting the engine in was pretty straightforward, but there were a few minor issues, which we worked out relatively quickly, mainly clearance issues.
Here are the pics.
Getting ready to take the engine off of the engine stand. Notice the original Monaco engine block being used as a counterweight. Worked like a charm.
Taking a break, while we look at the checklist.
Ready to install.
Everything is out of the way, or is it?
The booster and master cylinder have to come out.
Now the battery isolator solenoid has to go too, as does the last link from the hoist chain, the crankshaft pulleys, and the engine hoist plate has to rotate 90°, so I can clear the firewall.
And we're clear!
After two years, the engine and transmission are mated again.
Full frontal. You can see that behind where the solenoid and booster/master were is the dirt that was all in that engine compartment.
Accessories installed.
