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I removed the remaining six transmission to block bolts, along with the motor mount fasteners and the remaining wiring harness connections. All that is currently holding the block in place is gravity.The engine crane is not in my garage and like I always say, if you own a John Deere tractor it is likely broken down. Mine is, again, and in the shop where it has been most of its life, where I can't use it to move a couple hundred pound engine crane so I can use that. But the good news is that I still get to make payments on the thing although it is seldom if ever used!
Quote from: Flyin6 on January 13, 2019, 07:49:58 PMI removed the remaining six transmission to block bolts, along with the motor mount fasteners and the remaining wiring harness connections. All that is currently holding the block in place is gravity.The engine crane is not in my garage and like I always say, if you own a John Deere tractor it is likely broken down. Mine is, again, and in the shop where it has been most of its life, where I can't use it to move a couple hundred pound engine crane so I can use that. But the good news is that I still get to make payments on the thing although it is seldom if ever used!It’s a short block right? Pre rangers on one side, you on other a 2x4 and a chain. Pick it out of there.... I agree, couple gallon milk jugs of solid ice in a yeti are the ticket. As long as you have another cooler for drinks.
Quote from: Dfarm01 on January 12, 2019, 11:30:04 PMI'm curious to see how you fare economy wise. I think the best I've seen in mine was on a road trip to Idaho where I did a whole tanks worth on the highway and got 12mpg. Lol. That's on a 34" tire with stock gears and no tune though. That's encouraging! The timing is not there in a stock tune, although there is a goodly amount of torque there in a stocker at 2,000 RPM.Compression is way good to increase efficiency and the cam timing is everything. 114 centerline 4 degrees advanced is all about bringing in power early and keeping it at a lower RPM.Now, I'm interested in your choice of a 34" tire...I am just not settled with going to only a 33" or 32.5" 285R75-16 size. I'd much rather go up to a 295 or a 305 (34"-35") tire to bet the axle a bit more up and away from rocks without going crazy and getting a TTT (too-tall truck)...
I'm curious to see how you fare economy wise. I think the best I've seen in mine was on a road trip to Idaho where I did a whole tanks worth on the highway and got 12mpg. Lol. That's on a 34" tire with stock gears and no tune though.
Don, just use your mower to punt the engine hoist into the garage. Set the back of the hoist on the front, strap it down, and motor on to LQ4 removal....bliss.
I second, wait 3rd now, on pulling the motor. Has to be someone nearby with a picker. Dang they are under $150 new and always handy when a tractor won't fit.I would go with the 285/295 75 17s in the cooper STT. Once you go past 17's the prices go crazy.Cooler may not be a bad idea. Lifetime make a 50qt cooler now that is just $97 at wally. Might fit in there just right and even uses a hose fitting for the drain (yep, been eyeing them) Couple blocks of ice, some jugs and you are good for a week. Blocks are easy to find and can freeze the jugs when you get a tel for a shower and such. Plus you have all that extra water on tap Keep the uptop load simple and light. Store all the chairs and such inside when you drive, can always take em out when you sleep..Do the front seats fully recline?Mission Creep, was there ever a doubt
I like 16” tires.....
Quote from: stlaser on January 13, 2019, 11:11:03 PMI like 16” tires.....Like these Sean?
https://www.edgestar.com/fp630-spacious-edgestar-portable-refrigerator-freezer/FP630.htmlthis is the one I have, it has never given me a problem, it will run 12V or 120 not too heavy, the latches are a little wimpy but do the job.
Quote from: wilsonphil on January 14, 2019, 12:00:48 AMhttps://www.edgestar.com/fp630-spacious-edgestar-portable-refrigerator-freezer/FP630.htmlthis is the one I have, it has never given me a problem, it will run 12V or 120 not too heavy, the latches are a little wimpy but do the job.Not bad Phil. just under 30 pounds and 63 quarts! I like it.But, now I am told it will be stored on the back deck area.Momma took one look at the missing seat and said to put it backNot going to fight city hall, so the cooler goes aft! We can take it out when its beddy-bye time.
Can you just continue on as planned and ignore it? Just keep that door shut or something or tell her you’ll get to it after you mow the grass Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
https://www.ebay.com/itm/00-06-SUBURBAN-YUKON-ESCALADE-TAHOE-2ND-ROW-SEAT-Second-captain-Right-chevy-/153339146072left is from the same seller, same price. put the fridge in the middle permanently like.
So, gonna be side tracked for a bit, unexpected wife in the hospital...surgery event.
Quote from: EL TATE on January 14, 2019, 03:03:45 PMhttps://www.ebay.com/itm/00-06-SUBURBAN-YUKON-ESCALADE-TAHOE-2ND-ROW-SEAT-Second-captain-Right-chevy-/153339146072left is from the same seller, same price. put the fridge in the middle permanently like. Tate, wrong color, but I like thatLocal pickup only... Dallas is a long drive. I was struggling with Michigan to pick up a FF 14 bolt...
Don.... without going into a book length explanation, I'd not mess with the converter personally for your intended goals stall wise. I might consider a more robust replacement to handle the extra load you will be putting on it though.
They have always been a mystery to me too, but learning. True with LU there should be no slippage and less heat. But depending on tune and the converter stall it could unlock a the slightest peddle pressure.21-22 sounds high for a cruise RPM, should be under 2k with OD.
"Dear Lord, please grant rapid healing and flawless surgery for Mrs. H - In Jesus name amen!"I'm off site for a short while and suddenly there's an engine out, Mrs. H is in the Hospital, and there's blasphemous talk of something along the lines of a Tac-topper........SMH!
Yea, so I've been at the hospital for most of two days now. She had an angioplasty but they found no significant blockages, So this is quite a mystery. She can't walk ten feet to a bathroom without getting winded like she just climbed a hill. Something definitely way wrong. She is still admitted and tomorrow morning a contrast CT scan followed by what they described to us tonight as a very extensive lung workup. Man I just don't know, but you can't believe how small and insignificant that Burb just became in my life. I'll get back to it when I know she is OK.
Hate to hear that Chief. Y’all have prayers coming from Alabama. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk