Author Topic: Engine Installation Order  (Read 71 times)

dwhite

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Engine Installation Order
« on: October 19, 2025, 07:39:09 AM »
I thought I'd check with y'all to get your thoughts on the best order to install the engine/trans/TC and radiator.  Here's what I have:  rolling chassis without cab or armor.  The radiator is ready to go in.  The engine/trans is ready to go in.  After looking through the posts it seems like it might be better to install the radiator first and then the engine.  I also have the radiator armor ready to go, but that seems like it should go last.  What do you think?  Dale
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8683jb

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Re: Engine Installation Order
« Reply #1 on: October 19, 2025, 08:43:42 AM »
I would think it'd be easier to install the engine/trans first. Wide-open space to make the installation plus no chance of damaging the radiator while installing them. Good luck with however you do it and let us know how it goes!
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