Glad you guys are following! Here's a bit more to add on to the story:
So I got the engine and transmission pulled out, without any help or a balance bar. It was a PITA and real hot in South GA, but I got it right out after a little love. Here's a shot of the empty space:
Engine Pulled 1 by
MercurioJJ, on Flickr
Looks so lonely! Can't wait to get the fresh built, 500 ft/lb torque monster back in there.
A shot of the original transmission and intake manifold (I'm going to clean up that intake so I've still got all the original stuff what folks ask)
Intake and Trans by
MercurioJJ, on Flickr
Engine on the stand, all accessories, valve covers, valley pans etc removed:
Engine.Intake Off 2 by
MercurioJJ, on Flickr
Had a little "help" tonight with pulling some of the head bolts from the girlfriend, she's not bad with a wrench! :
Rebekah 1 by
MercurioJJ, on Flickr
Finally off, flipped the motor over, and went to work on the underside. We got all but 2 pistons out before calling it an early night:
Crank and Pistons by
MercurioJJ, on Flickr
Lots of good work on the motor got knocked out, the tear down is almost done! After this evening, this is where the project sits as of now. I'm still piecing all my new engine components together and ordered my new custom grind roller cam setup this afternoon.
I'll have more updates tomorrow night when I get the rest torn down, thanks for following the build!
JJ