Hy glennj3, the engine is definitely newer than your truck, there has been an aftermarket crossmember installed to intercept the newer engines mounts (one side not done correctly at all with no rubber insulator). To remove the engine, I would remove the transmission from it, you shouldn't have to remove the intake manifold, but definitely the fan. Your truck is far from stock as far as the engine is concerned, many more pictures of the engine/chassis would help us spot any potential problems with the engine removal, hope that helps.
Yes sir.I’m old & tired (after getting very sick about 3 weeks ago, still trying to get my strength back!).
So the transmission should come out in order to get the engine out?
I’m wondering beneath the truck with it jacked up & stands keeping it up. I do have an engine lift but no engine stand.
I do have the repair books for the year truck but that doesn’t help me with what I’m doing.
I may have bitten off more than I can chew but I plan to prod along and do a little every day.
