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kipps · 10-18-2020, 11:22 AM

Definitely remove the distributor. There's too many sensitive bits on a TBI distributor to risk banging it into the firewall.

The front accessories will mostly cause issues with the support chain, as long as the radiator is already out of the way. If that engine is at all like the LS engines though, the complete front accessory group can be removed and reinstalled in just a few minutes.

What is the metal tube that runs around the back of the engine, just above the bellhousing? I don't remember that tube existing on my TBI 350.

10-18-2020, 11:22 AM	#5
kipps Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: North-central Virginia Posts: 1,099	Re: Question, is my 87 short step 4X4 truck engine, fully dressed, going to fit? Definitely remove the distributor. There's too many sensitive bits on a TBI distributor to risk banging it into the firewall. The front accessories will mostly cause issues with the support chain, as long as the radiator is already out of the way. If that engine is at all like the LS engines though, the complete front accessory group can be removed and reinstalled in just a few minutes. What is the metal tube that runs around the back of the engine, just above the bellhousing? I don't remember that tube existing on my TBI 350. __________________ 1987 C6P V20 truck, 2010 LMG 5.3, AFM delete, 2010 Camaro exhaust manifolds, 1997 nv4500, 1991 np241c, hydroboost, 2005 14bff axle & driveshaft, drop-n-lock gooseneck, 4.10 gears, stock suspension, rims, and tires. Still a work in progress. Any questions or suggestions are welcome!