86 Suburban daily driver

[BlueJeep]

Then it was time to round up some helpers and get started! Before I tore it apart I knew the AC had a leak, so I wanted to locate that so I would know if that part that leaked was getting replaced or not. Found it, crack in the condenser, that was getting pitched anyway!

Once we had the engine out the evidence of the oil leaks it had would need to be dealt with. Degreaser and a power wash only made it laugh, so out came the cheap paint thinner and old t-shirts, and after much scrubbing the crossmember, frame, and bottom of the floor were presentable.

[BlueJeep]

And in with the new(er)! Fits really well, as I'd expect from a motor that is physically smaller than the one that came out... What I didn't expect is how well the 2005 stuff meshes with the 1986. The fan is nearly centered in the shroud with just a little of the blades sticking out, the hoses work, the intake ducting will work, but may need a little shaving on the bottom side and plastic welding it back up to clear the shroud. If I could lower the shroud a little it may work, but that doesn't look so easy to do.

[BlueJeep]

Fuel system is next. I know a lot of people drop in an 87 tank and a Walbro pump, but that doesn't address my returnless fuel rail and I have never wanted to run an expensive fuel filter....those parts should not be expensive anyway... I went a similar route to what I did when I put the 6.0 in my Jeep and used a 2005 express van fuel module, it was the correct height for the tank and is internally regulated. Phillipm filled in the missing details for me and there you go, new fuel setup! Pump is a delphi FG0402, should be reliable.

[kwmech]

Looks like your lower control arm took a good hit on the drivers side

[BlueJeep]

Originally Posted by kwmech

Looks like your lower control arm took a good hit on the drivers side

Yes it did, the perils of being low! I have a replacement that will go in it as I finish things up.