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[takesiteasy]

That is a massive undertaking there Squatch and a lot of fun to follow:)

 

x2!

[Squatch]

The engine is now complete. Complete except for the few things that get done when it is on the hoist prior to being installed. Such as rear main seal, pilot bearing, flywheel and clutch.

 

The Turquoise Torquekilla ! 1988 2.6 4 cylinder with Pro Topline head and Calmini cam and header.

Edited by Squatch, 06 July 2015 - 11:37 PM.

[ski3pin]

Very nice.

[Squatch]

Black Beans meet Turquoise Torquekilla, Turquoise Torquekilla meet Black Beans.


Yep needs a throwout Bearing.


Just happen to have a brand new Isuzu one handy.


Ready to receive.


Hi Honey I'm home could you hold the door open.




All thread and big bolt alignment tools.


OMG there's an engine in my truck! OMG OMG! :shock:  :shock:  :shock:


And the engine and transmission are drawn up tight. And the motor mounts are in. I can't believe it.




It's been a long time coming. Still plenty to do. But tomorrow is a play day.

[takesiteasy]

OMG! haha. Looks great in there, although you really should have repainted everything in the engine bay to match.   I think you should take a video when you first fire it up. So close to being done. Nice workshop by the way.

[Squatch]

Just too much work to do that. Last time I did clean, prime, and paint the frame while I could get to it. The front part so far anyway. The previous owner lived on a private road about 1/2 mile long and it was very silty. The truck is/was impregnated with the silty stuff underneath. The engien compartment has been solvent cleaned a couple of times but still stained. Bottom line is in short order it will be ugly and dirt mud covered again. Hard to justify detailing it too much for a job that will last until I hit the first mud puddle.

 

This is the Trooper last fall. This engine was as clean and pretty as the new one or even more so. This engine compartment was super detailed before. You'd never know that now.

[takesiteasy]

Ouch, that's one muddy engine, haha. I was joking about the paint but you make a good point. That's what the machines are for, anyway, working, not sitting looking pretty. Looking forward to seeing the last steps.

[Squatch]

The engine is in. all that's left to do is put the front tires back on and get it off the stands, fill the cooling system, install a battery. And pull it out of the garage for startup.

At this point except for the performance cam the engine(and truck) is stock and all emissions equipment is intact.





Cross your fingers!

[Wandering Sagebrush]

Hey, good luck, our fingers are crossed.   I've enjoyed following your work (and I am jealous of anyone that can do it).   Thanks for sharing!

[billharr]

Nice work, I build some engines (gas) so long a go it feels like another life.

 

Still remember how great it felt when the motor fires for the first time. Enjoy.