ITS IN!! Finally.
I had to torch off the rivited mounts, position engine/trannie in place and bolt the 'torched off' mounts in there new location.
They ended up about 6-8" farther forward.
That placed the 350 such that I can easily get to everything. I temporarily mounted the water pump and fan to see if it will interfere with the radiator. It looks as though it may be close. I'll have to re-install the clip to be sure. If so, a flex fan may clear. The transmission dip stick is a bit tight. May have to use a hose slipped over to put the oil in.
It will be interesting to see how she drives with the TBI 350/700R4. The old trannie had roughly a 7:1 ratio first gear and a 1:1 forth. The new 700R4 auto has a 3.07:1 first and a 0.7:1 forth. I very seldom used first in the past as the truck is mainly used around the farm so I think it will have plenty with the short rear end ratio.
It has a two sp rear end. Not sure what the ratio is but hi range is still pretty short.
Next, I need to find a trannie oil cooler for the automatic. I wonder how the ac condensor would work from the donor police car.
Oh yea... driveshaft, shift linkage, speedo gear...
Good thing its just a hobby.
BTW, this truck was used as a stage for two yrs (2000-2001) at a non-profit music festival.
Fortunately, I never had to use the dump feature. Lots of good talent performed on the truck.
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Dan
