Firewood truck
OBS Enthusiast
Hello everyone,
I've been gather parts to replace the engine in my '88 GMC K2500. The truck has the 5.7 and SM465. I will be working in my driveway, so no access to a lift. I have a engine hoist, floor jack and the usual assortment of hand and power tools. I really don't want to separate the trans from the engine, I don't want to play the 'balancing' act of the floor jack. It's no problem to drop the t-case, so I'm wondering if there's enough room to pull the engine /trans through the hood opening or if I should pull the core support and pull the engine/trans straight out that way. I also need to reinstall the engine/NV4500 in together, again because I don't want to fight that heavy pig of a transmission by myself and balancing on a floor jack.
Thanks in advance for any insight.
I've been gather parts to replace the engine in my '88 GMC K2500. The truck has the 5.7 and SM465. I will be working in my driveway, so no access to a lift. I have a engine hoist, floor jack and the usual assortment of hand and power tools. I really don't want to separate the trans from the engine, I don't want to play the 'balancing' act of the floor jack. It's no problem to drop the t-case, so I'm wondering if there's enough room to pull the engine /trans through the hood opening or if I should pull the core support and pull the engine/trans straight out that way. I also need to reinstall the engine/NV4500 in together, again because I don't want to fight that heavy pig of a transmission by myself and balancing on a floor jack.
Thanks in advance for any insight.