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  1. fried_daddy

    5.3 LM7 going in my 87

    I see where the interference is for the compressor by looking at your pic. Thanks for sharing. My truck is a 2WD so I'm not sure how different our frames are around the front axle and motor area. I'm not following you when you say there will be harness support issues. Are you talking aboutt...
  2. fried_daddy

    5.3 LM7 going in my 87

    Have you monitored transmission temperatures with your setup? I was planning on just using the radiator trans cooler but I will also probably do some towing when I get the motor up and running. I know keeping a transmission in working order is all about the temperatures.
  3. fried_daddy

    5.3 LM7 going in my 87

    Fuel Fitting List Here is a list of all the fittings required to make up my fuel lines. I also purchased the recommended matching -AN hose by Russell to use with these fittings. Fittings: Fuel Rail on Intake - 3/8" Russell 644123 Fuel Filter Outlet to Engine - 3/8" Russell 640940 Fuel Filter...
  4. fried_daddy

    5.3 LM7 going in my 87

    Yeah. I think I will have plenty of room for long tubes with my truck being a 2WD. I got a radiator and overflow tank from a LS donor vehicle. I decided to go with the clutch fan instead of electric fan. I like the roar, and I didn't wanna go through the expense and additional electrical...
  5. fried_daddy

    Turbo 400 converter damage

    Pic of damaged converter
  6. fried_daddy

    5.3 LM7 going in my 87

    I also have all of the plumbing and fittings for my fuel system now. What I ordered is based on the research I did online and once I get it all in, I'll post up a definite parts list for anyone who is interested. Never hurts to have it posted again in case someone does a search. I went with...
  7. fried_daddy

    5.3 LM7 going in my 87

    I received my Dirty Dingo mounts today. I originally had adapter plates but the motor mount I had didn't for the 2292 mounts. I ordered some replacement mounts from summit and they were also too small to reach across the 2292 mounts. I was stuck between Dirty Dingo and Tejas. I ended up...
  8. fried_daddy

    Turbo 400 converter damage

    My converter was like that on my TH400 when I removed it for a rebuild and a engine swap. I ended up getting a replacement from Autozone for like 110 bucks. Not sure what caused it though.
  9. fried_daddy

    5.3 LM7 going in my 87

    10-4. Thanks. I also have the two piece DS in my truck. I'll have to post up what I end up doing for the driveshaft. If I'm super lucky, my old one will slide right into place where I put the motor. I have But I am prepared to go through the process of getting a new one. I have yet to...
  10. fried_daddy

    5.3 LM7 going in my 87

    Looks great in there!! Very clean install. What did you end up doing for your driveshaft work? And do you have any pictures of how you mounted your expansion tank on the fender? There is a driveshaft shop within 30 minutes of me that I'm thinking about going to talk to.
  11. fried_daddy

    5.3 LM7 going in my 87

    Got the harmonic balancer installed yesterday along with all of the pushrods and rockers. Put the valve covers on to keep dust out. They won't get their final tightening ubtil I verify good oil flow everywhere. I decided to go ahead and replace my sensors(crankshaft position, oil level, oil...
  12. fried_daddy

    5.3 LM7 going in my 87

    Good points. I'll figure something out when I get to that point. I'm not sure how long it's gonna take me to re-work the harness. I have a few things to put on the motor then I will be starting the harness work. I also still haven't made my mind up on if I'm going to use my existing TH400 or...
  13. fried_daddy

    5.3 LM7 going in my 87

    Thanks for all the pointers and advice. I could find a old tank easy to do that fuel system test. Probably safe to use the same tank for priming and fuel as long as the oil priming is done first then its cleaned well. I'm leaning towards ordering some Speed Engineering long tube headers for...
  14. fried_daddy

    5.3 LM7 going in my 87

    Got the rattle cans out and went wild!!! I painted over everything except the cylinder heads. This brings us to where we are today. I have to get push rods and lifters installed then I can put the valve covers on for good.
  15. fried_daddy

    5.3 LM7 going in my 87

    Putting heads on the block with new TTY bolts.
  16. fried_daddy

    5.3 LM7 going in my 87

    Engine going back together. New timing set also installed. Here is a video of some of the stuff I used.
  17. fried_daddy

    5.3 LM7 going in my 87

    Fel-Pro gaskets ready to go!
  18. fried_daddy

    5.3 LM7 going in my 87

    Cylinders after I hit them with the flex hone. New camshaft bearings in place. New main bearings (standard size) in place.
  19. fried_daddy

    5.3 LM7 going in my 87

    Back in the garage with the lift plate in place.
  20. fried_daddy

    5.3 LM7 going in my 87

    Took the block outside to pressure wash and degrease everything.
  21. fried_daddy

    5.3 LM7 going in my 87

    Pistons that I will be cleaning, re-ringing and putting back in the block. Worn out cam bearings that i'll be replacing.
  22. fried_daddy

    5.3 LM7 going in my 87

    I ordered this lift plate off Amazon. Makes lifting and moving the blick around alot easier. It also keeps the valley area covered. Highly recommended.
  23. fried_daddy

    5.3 LM7 going in my 87

    I had to clean and paint something!
  24. fried_daddy

    5.3 LM7 going in my 87

    I was pretty happy with the way everything looked.
  25. fried_daddy

    5.3 LM7 going in my 87

    Flipped the block over to further tear down for inspection.

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