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67shortie · 01-13-2011, 07:18 PM

Gees finally got a computer back up, the one in the family room went down mid December

Anyhoo, the engine is back from the machine shop, cam bearings installed and honed with new rings.

I also make my own mount adapter plates from steel bought at Lowes ($10). I drilled the 4 holes for the LS block bolted them on, dropped the block in the frame and bolted it to the trans. I did however had to move the stands back to the 6cyl spot to make it work. I kept the trans in the stock location so I don't have to move my shift linkage and keep the driveshaft the same legnth, and all looks great I am so happy. I still have to mock up the truck pan, water pump and fan. I am going the clutch fan route instead of electric, it's cheaper for me that way.

On a side note, a friend called me the other day and he scored a pullout '03 LQ4 with everything including the harness, computer, every mount/bracket, alt, starter, power steering pump, water pump/fan, truck pan, intake etc for about 1200, he is selling me all of the externals for $400. I did not hesitate when he asked to say yes....

I will get all of this on Saturday after work, and as soon as I get my photo program loaded on this I will post all of my pics I have taken as well.

01-13-2011, 07:18 PM	#4
67shortie Green club Join Date: May 2002 Location: Central CA Posts: 1,059	Re: Shreck's 6.0 build Gees finally got a computer back up, the one in the family room went down mid December Anyhoo, the engine is back from the machine shop, cam bearings installed and honed with new rings. I also make my own mount adapter plates from steel bought at Lowes ($10). I drilled the 4 holes for the LS block bolted them on, dropped the block in the frame and bolted it to the trans. I did however had to move the stands back to the 6cyl spot to make it work. I kept the trans in the stock location so I don't have to move my shift linkage and keep the driveshaft the same legnth, and all looks great I am so happy. I still have to mock up the truck pan, water pump and fan. I am going the clutch fan route instead of electric, it's cheaper for me that way. On a side note, a friend called me the other day and he scored a pullout '03 LQ4 with everything including the harness, computer, every mount/bracket, alt, starter, power steering pump, water pump/fan, truck pan, intake etc for about 1200, he is selling me all of the externals for $400. I did not hesitate when he asked to say yes.... I will get all of this on Saturday after work, and as soon as I get my photo program loaded on this I will post all of my pics I have taken as well. __________________ 71 short/fleet ECE 4/6 drop, LQ4/700r4/3.42 gears 70 SS396 Chevelle 427/200-4R/3.73posi 61 Lincoln Continental, black on black Son you are going to drive me to drinkin if you don't stop drivin that hot rod lincoln Last edited by 67shortie; 01-13-2011 at 07:19 PM.