And it begins,,,

Pulled BlooTwuck down to Da’s this afternoon upon returning from the J.O.B. Backed her into the basement garage and started tearing into things. All the wireing harness is out of the way, accessories out of the way, radiator out of the bay, and considering pulling the hood. Its just four bolts at the hinges,,, just a heavy sumbitch and Da isn’t capable of helping me with that.

But the swap has begun. Tomorrow is the ‘heavy lifting stage, and I should be able to have the newer block in place.(not done mind, just in place and the spiral back up to running truck started.)

So, My thoughts are all wrenchy-like, and not on much other at this point.

Here is what I DID find. All the plugs on the odds side (drivers side) were oil fouled, and I mean DRIPPING,,, Something went really south on that side and its not valve stem seals. I say that because a blown seal would only foul one cylinder,, not all four. What I haven’t found is the cause yet, and I won’t be looking for it just yet. I want Bloo up-n-runnin’ FIRST. I can take my time on a teardown and find the problem. And like I said to Brudda B, “I might find I am the proud owner of heads and other parts without a block,,, ” Will see.

Sorry, no pics,,, was too focused,,, Not that you’d seen anyting of interest anyhow at this stage. Its just another engine sitting in its bay, looking a little more neked with each passing moment I am underhood.

Funny for ya though: Da came down and was watching for a moment. He quipped “Looks like you’ve done this a time or two”,,,,

and y’all wonder where I get my smartassed nature from,,,

Updates tomorrow when I return from the greasy side of living.

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