Pulling engine

[canyonsvo]

I mentioned pulling the shifter when I planned on pulling the transmission. Does it still need to come out?

[svono50]

No, that can stay in place if you are leaving your tranny on the cross member. But, I would still suggest disconnecting the boot from the handle, since the movement may end up tugging on it a bit and damage it.

[canyonsvo]

It's out, finally! There was one bolt on the bottom of the bellhousing that we overlooked. Will be headed to the machine shop soon, I hope.

[svono50]

Those little buggers will get you from time to time. Glad you found it before breaking off a mounting tab on the bellhousing. Good luck at the machine shop.

[canyonsvo]

What do you all think of these pistons condition? Engine has about 1500 miles since previous rebuild. Running E85, btw.

pistons.jpg

[SVOeric]

2 and 3 look about like I'd expect with 1500 miles. 1 and 4 look rich, or have an ignition issue.

[svono50]

I agree with Eric, that is a lot of soot build up for 1500 miles, IMHO. Running flat tops too, so at least 9.0:1 compression, which shouldn't be an issue with E85. May want to have the injectors flowed/verified they are matched while you have things apart to start with.

[canyonsvo]

I agree with Eric, that is a lot of soot build up for 1500 miles, IMHO. Running flat tops too, so at least 9.0:1 compression, which shouldn't be an issue with E85. May want to have the injectors flowed/verified they are matched while you have things apart to start with.

We converted to E85 because the machine shop ordered and installed the wrong pistons. I would think the injectors are ok as they were brand new when installed at the same 1500 miles ago. Guess it couldn't hurt, though.