Finally I have begun to put all the pieces back together. I've been taking my time and completely stripping most every little piece, priming and painting it before putting her back together. I want to prevent any rust or corrosion as long as possible and the factory paint job was horrendous. While I can't paint it all I have painted every piece I have removed. I also decided that I will rebuild the raw water pump while I'm at..
Today I installed the starter, bell housing, new motor mounts, new starter cable, re-wired a bunch of the factory wiring and installed a new rear main seal.
New Rear Main Engine Seal:
Installed In Casting:
Installing the Rear Main:
I am just waiting for the fresh paint on the tranny to fully harden before re-installing the PSS seal, shaft and tranny..
Hopefully she'll appreciate the pampering and reward us with another 2800 hours..
Today I installed the starter, bell housing, new motor mounts, new starter cable, re-wired a bunch of the factory wiring and installed a new rear main seal.
New Rear Main Engine Seal:
Installed In Casting:
Installing the Rear Main:
I am just waiting for the fresh paint on the tranny to fully harden before re-installing the PSS seal, shaft and tranny..
Hopefully she'll appreciate the pampering and reward us with another 2800 hours..