370 LE start to finish.....

[martin300662]

Originally Posted by bobmiller1

LOL......I just got a call, they just finished with my engine on the Dyno, and it’s going to be painted today ! Regards, Bob

Are they painting it dark gray/maroon to match the dash and stripes Bob

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Sun visors all done ! I even retained the mirror on the passenger side !

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I have finished with the final approval of the 12 new gauges, they should be here in 3 weeks. Finished sand blasting the intake manifold and valve covers yesterday. The engine came Friday and I picked up the dashboard yesterday. Got my work cut out for me now.

[PeterH-350LE]

Originally Posted by bobmiller1

I have finished with the final approval of the 12 new gauges, they should be here in 3 weeks. Finished sand blasting the intake manifold and valve covers yesterday. The engine came Friday and I picked up the dashboard yesterday. Got my work cut out for me now.Attachment 361165Attachment 361166Attachment 361167Attachment 361168Attachment 361169Attachment 361170

How much did Jasper charge for that engine, if you don't mind sharing. I understand its Ford 460.

[bobmiller1]

Got the engine out of the crate this morning.......damm heavy ! Will put the accessories back on, check torque values and final paint on Sunday. Engine /Transmission re-installation next Saturday. The new gauges will be here soon, looked inside the new engine......all new pistons, rods, cam, lifters.......I’m getting geared up !

[GCinSC2]

Bob

Only one watch out for that I can offer.

Trans side of block eng to trans alignment dowel pins or sleeves. Easily overlooked and tears up a trans if missing.

Good luck. Heck of a project.

Gary

[bobmiller1]

Still moving along, engine will be ready to install along with the transmission next Saturday, I met with my wood guy, going over the dash and the wood trim panels for the passenger side AC ducts and the door panels, all the gauges are in, will be working on the wiring tonight. Attachment 1Attachment 1

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[Air345Fly]

That is a first on me: an automatic transmission shift position
indicator in that form! How is it connected to the linkage?

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Here is something you don’t see every day..... Regards, Bob

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Still removing unnecessary wiring from the main harness, which has to be done before Saturday’s install of the engine. I relocated the transmission controller so that I can see it while driving, as long as I have the glovebox door open.

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Wiring......did someone say wiring????Still going, hope to get something done this weekend like reinstall the engine/transmission.....most of the hardcore wiring is done.......I think. The dash wood for the AC ducts is done. Moving along, Regards, Bob

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[Paul J Mauro]

Originally Posted by bobmiller1

Still removing unnecessary wiring from the main harness, which hasAttachment 361878Attachment 361879Attachment 361880Attachment 361881Attachment 361882Attachment 361883Attachment 361884 to be done before Saturday’s install of the engine. I relocated the transmission controller so that I can see it while driving, as long as I have the glovebox door open.

ive seen other folks taking off the nose of the 345 to put in the engine and tranny but it looks like you jacked up and going from underneath ? am i hallucinating ?

[bobmiller1]

Another solid 12 hours in today...the engine/transmission/ air conditioning/ power steering all reinstalled ! Tomorrow I’m shooting to reinstall the dashboard. 2 weeks from now we’ll reinstall the front end/axle assembly, driveshafts etc. I’m shooting for a start up 3rd weekend in March. Regards Bob

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[Paul J Mauro]

wow I am impressed . ! I want to upgrade my 85 345 engine and tranny so I guess you have concluded that going from underneath was better than removing the nose or did the front suspension need to come out anyway ?

[Air345Fly]

I don't think that you can remove the engine from our 345's out the
bottom. We have independent front suspension. That means that
there is a solid frame member between the two front wheel
suspension mounts. This frame member is not removable.

The solid front axle on Bob's AS is removable.