your engine installation check list
FACTORS YOULL NEED TO LOOK FOR WHEN INSTALLING OR
A REPLACEMENT ENGINE TO PREVENT PROBLEMS WITH THE INSTALL
(1)verify why the orriginal engine needs replacing and that any deffective components or acessories or sub systems, are in pecfect order, especially the cooling and electrical systems.
(2)If the transmission failed verify the clutch or torque converter is in great shape , clean and CAREFULLY INSPECT THEM,BEFORE even thinking of re-using them. verify the oil pump pick-up is brazed to the oil pump and its got a 1/2" clearance from the oil pan floor.
(3)carefully inspect the old and new engine placed side by side to verify the accessories and bolt on components will fit correctly,things like the fuel pump,fly wheel,brackets,clutch, damper, pullies, starters,water pumps,intake manifolds,exhaust manifolds, verify the dip stick and the amount of oil in the engine match,etc MAY OR MAY NOT DIRRECTLY INTERCHANGE
(4)verify theres OIL YOU PUT INTO THE ENGINE and an oil filter in/on the engine, after checking the oil pump clearance to the oil pan floor and that theres a plug in the oil pan, the oil pan and valve cover gaskets etc, don,t leak, the water pump spins, the transmission has new fluid and a new transmission filter, etc., prime the oil system, with the correct tool to look for oil leaks and slowly rotate the engine by hand to verify oil comes out of each rocker assembly.
(5)verify that all reused parts are totally clean and free of old gasket materials , broken components,and the bolts and threads are clean and crud free.
(6)have the radiator, radiator hoses and transmission lines checked and ideally pressure tested. visually inspect the belts and pullies and brackets.
its always a good idea to put in a new, 180F T-stat and I generally drill 8 1/8" holes in the outer edge flange, so coolant flows even when its closed.
(7)install a new oil filter, and in a chevy v8 at least 6 qts of good brand name 10w 30 oil, once the engines installed verify all sensors are correctly connected, the coolant lines, fuel, transmission cooler lines and all electrical connectors and gauges are connected, verify the throttle linkage operates smoothly without binding and the springs are connectede, if theres a transmission TV cable ADJUST it correctly, if theres vacuum lines connect them, see that the PVC is connected, verify the motor and transmission mounts are in good condition and connected(BOLTED) correctly, verify the exhaust is connected.verify the engine ground strap is connected, verify the driveshaft is connected at both ends.
(8) verify the radiator has a full level of coolant,and transmission fluid is correctly filled, verify the ignition timing is correct, verify youve got fuel pressure at the carb or injectors, verify the fuel is water free and new,check the air filter is new, verify the cats on the exhaust are not clogged, set the float levels and idle screws if its a carb, set the valve lash/preload, Check distributor, advance controls and distributor cap for cracks, check the coil for voltage and set the spark plug gap to at .045, use a vom meter to verify theres no open plug wires or excessive ohms readings.
(9) verify the fan turns freely, verify the oil pressure sendng gauge is connected, verify the clutch pressure plate or torque converter is bolted on correctly. verify the dash gauges light up and move when the keys turned., once the engine starts watch for coolant flow in the radiator, and any air trapped is released and the coolant levels correct, before replacing the cap. Start engine, check oil pressure, adjust ignition timing with the timing light to the manufacturers specifications and adjust carburetor after engine has warmed up fully.
(10) take the car for a road test but stay close to your garage or shop and bring an extinguisher and a cell phone with you, look for leaks and verify oil pressure remains consistant, listen to the valve train and test for vacuum leaks, watch the engine temp. carefully.
FACTORS YOULL NEED TO LOOK FOR WHEN INSTALLING OR
A REPLACEMENT ENGINE TO PREVENT PROBLEMS WITH THE INSTALL
(1)verify why the orriginal engine needs replacing and that any deffective components or acessories or sub systems, are in pecfect order, especially the cooling and electrical systems.
(2)If the transmission failed verify the clutch or torque converter is in great shape , clean and CAREFULLY INSPECT THEM,BEFORE even thinking of re-using them. verify the oil pump pick-up is brazed to the oil pump and its got a 1/2" clearance from the oil pan floor.
(3)carefully inspect the old and new engine placed side by side to verify the accessories and bolt on components will fit correctly,things like the fuel pump,fly wheel,brackets,clutch, damper, pullies, starters,water pumps,intake manifolds,exhaust manifolds, verify the dip stick and the amount of oil in the engine match,etc MAY OR MAY NOT DIRRECTLY INTERCHANGE
(4)verify theres OIL YOU PUT INTO THE ENGINE and an oil filter in/on the engine, after checking the oil pump clearance to the oil pan floor and that theres a plug in the oil pan, the oil pan and valve cover gaskets etc, don,t leak, the water pump spins, the transmission has new fluid and a new transmission filter, etc., prime the oil system, with the correct tool to look for oil leaks and slowly rotate the engine by hand to verify oil comes out of each rocker assembly.
(5)verify that all reused parts are totally clean and free of old gasket materials , broken components,and the bolts and threads are clean and crud free.
(6)have the radiator, radiator hoses and transmission lines checked and ideally pressure tested. visually inspect the belts and pullies and brackets.
its always a good idea to put in a new, 180F T-stat and I generally drill 8 1/8" holes in the outer edge flange, so coolant flows even when its closed.
(7)install a new oil filter, and in a chevy v8 at least 6 qts of good brand name 10w 30 oil, once the engines installed verify all sensors are correctly connected, the coolant lines, fuel, transmission cooler lines and all electrical connectors and gauges are connected, verify the throttle linkage operates smoothly without binding and the springs are connectede, if theres a transmission TV cable ADJUST it correctly, if theres vacuum lines connect them, see that the PVC is connected, verify the motor and transmission mounts are in good condition and connected(BOLTED) correctly, verify the exhaust is connected.verify the engine ground strap is connected, verify the driveshaft is connected at both ends.
(8) verify the radiator has a full level of coolant,and transmission fluid is correctly filled, verify the ignition timing is correct, verify youve got fuel pressure at the carb or injectors, verify the fuel is water free and new,check the air filter is new, verify the cats on the exhaust are not clogged, set the float levels and idle screws if its a carb, set the valve lash/preload, Check distributor, advance controls and distributor cap for cracks, check the coil for voltage and set the spark plug gap to at .045, use a vom meter to verify theres no open plug wires or excessive ohms readings.
(9) verify the fan turns freely, verify the oil pressure sendng gauge is connected, verify the clutch pressure plate or torque converter is bolted on correctly. verify the dash gauges light up and move when the keys turned., once the engine starts watch for coolant flow in the radiator, and any air trapped is released and the coolant levels correct, before replacing the cap. Start engine, check oil pressure, adjust ignition timing with the timing light to the manufacturers specifications and adjust carburetor after engine has warmed up fully.
(10) take the car for a road test but stay close to your garage or shop and bring an extinguisher and a cell phone with you, look for leaks and verify oil pressure remains consistant, listen to the valve train and test for vacuum leaks, watch the engine temp. carefully.