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mcbassin · 08-18-2009, 10:19 PM

Update:
We decided to bypass the wiring "problem" for now. We just finished stabbing the motor this evening. (no time for pics). It looks like the tranny is sitting back about 5 - 6 further than the original tranny. I'm not 100% sure yet but it looks like I may need to move the cross member back and get a different driveshaft. Man, today was the first time I crawled under the truck. I knew from looking at the engine and bay that the PO had an oil leak but, man the whole under side of the truck is COATED with oily slime. I wish I had a pressure washer. I am going to see about borrowing one. I hope to get some photos tomorrow.

08-18-2009, 10:19 PM	#12
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: 5.7 TBI in an 86????? Anyone done this swap?? Update: We decided to bypass the wiring "problem" for now. We just finished stabbing the motor this evening. (no time for pics). It looks like the tranny is sitting back about 5 - 6 further than the original tranny. I'm not 100% sure yet but it looks like I may need to move the cross member back and get a different driveshaft. Man, today was the first time I crawled under the truck. I knew from looking at the engine and bay that the PO had an oil leak but, man the whole under side of the truck is COATED with oily slime. I wish I had a pressure washer. I am going to see about borrowing one. I hope to get some photos tomorrow. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group Last edited by mcbassin; 08-18-2009 at 10:21 PM.