May 11,2010 Engine is almost ready to drop in.

I spent yesterday assembling the rest of the engine. I needed to purchase a 1 1/4" wrench in order to use the harmonic balancer installer that I rented from the store. I was worried that the installer would strip out my crank threads(already messed up and needed to tap once from the puller) but the balancer went on without any issues.

Pilot bushing located...

Part BK 6151031 from Napa works.

Now I just need to figure out this stupid pulley problem.

Last piece of the puzzle is the pulleys then I drop it in!!

May 2,2010 Started to assemble

Started to assemble the engine.





Ran into a small problem. I am using the same pulleys and harmonic balancer from my previous 360, but for some reason they don't line up on this new engine.






I located a spacer that I think was used to space the harmonic balancer out. Need to ask around to see if that is where it belongs.

The search for a pilot bushing...

I have been trying to locate a pilot bushing now for two days. I bought one which was suppose to fit a 1980 CJ-7 with a 304, but it did not fit the engine or the T-18 input shaft.

I located a bushing online at Napa that comes close to my measurements. Placed the order today and should see it by next week.

Parts order from 4wd came in today April 29,2010

I decided to save a couple hundred dollars and keep my existing headers.

Today I got a heavy duty clutch linkage, radiator screen, radiator cap and a Centerfoce throwout bearing.

TIme to cool Off

The e-Bay aluminium radiator arrived yesterday April 20,2010. This should keep the temps down while in traffic.

The New Engine Has Arrived April 15,2010

Brought the engine home last night 4/15/10
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Action shot in its engine bag..



I just finished ordering an aluminium radiator from e-bay for only $130.00. I will post a small review here once I have it installed and get a chance to drive for a couple hours.