Today went a little slower then I was hoping for. I under estimated how much I needed to notch out of the frame to get the passengers side exhaust manifold to fit. but I did get it in eventually.
I then spent some time hooking up vaccum lines, linkages etc.
One item that didn't come with this engine was the starter, I went down to the parts store and they list at $450, I couldn't believe it. My cost was $275 but even that is like 3 times the cost of a sbc starter. And the starter bolts at $13 a piece, making me start to wonder if this Gen III thing is a good idea.
The rest of my day was spent on the fuel system. I converted the pickup for a return system.
and installed a low pressure pump.
I decided to run the fuel system on the out side of the frame rails as the inside is tight with the exhaust and brake lines.
Tomorrow I have to find a fuse/relay box get some adaptors for my fuel system and power steering and figure out the air intake. I guess I should have been more prepared, it might be tough to get this wrapped up this weekend.