only cracked in 45 min today got the exhaust out (y pipe) removed the condenser cleaned the 1 ton of dirt off the radiator and removed it along with the bumper.

picking up the hoist tomorrow to lift the body which will make it easier to loosenthe torque arm and then all i need to remove is the pcm and ground wires.

pop quiz how many groundwires are connected to the motor
http://i1156.photobucket.com/albums/...ps1121bd15.jpg

i know it doesnt look like much improvement from yesterday but a thread is worthless without pictures

I want to guess and say 2

grounds are on back of drivers head. braided strap by alt. should be the main ones. rest are visible, just trace battery cable

Yeah I just know the two held on by the 15mm on the back of each head.

I pulled the motor out of my TA in a few hours, came out the top. Removed the crank pulley for more clearance. New engine went back in the car in a half a day.

Must have been hauling ass, fluid and tools every where

def hauled ass on that one.
i unfortunately didnt get the hoist so no progress today

quick question does the oil pressure read before pr after the oil filter?
where would i get an oil filter tested for its flow?

Are you trying to determine the bearing failure was due to a lack of flow through the filter?

the filter was slightly sucked in at the top about the size of a quarter.
but ive always had pressure. 40 at idle 70 at 6800

its a possibility. thats why id like to check.
i removed the oil yesterday and the plug didnt have much shavings. but i smeared it on my finger and they became complete silver.

when dropping ls1 with harness hokke on theres a set of wires running to the inside of the car
how do i remove them? and where

nevermind i got it

powertrain is out!

http://i1156.photobucket.com/albums/...psefafa4c3.jpg

now that i lookat it its very damn easy to drop this swap.
already had seperated trans in this pic and everything there was good.
putting it on the mount tomorrow and see what mess is there.

I would still change the pilot while its out again.

Good luck. Sometimes finding a visual confirmation will play mind game with you.

"Is that it!? No I think this is....... But thats just like this one ! "

Good luck ! Take pictures.

yeah i changed the pilot 20k miles ago but ill do it again for 11 dollars.
still want to know where i can get an oil filter flow tested.
will try getting it on stand tomorrow.
but afraid bc my stand is 1000 pounds max:/

A long block shouldn't come close to that. Maybe 600 ish

A stand should handle an LS1 no problem. I think my stand has an 800 lb max and that could handle a SBC no problem.

Thats how we do every 4th gen fbody. If u tilt the front of the motor upwards when pulling it out with engine hoist u can leave the balancer on. Only takes a few hours too. No need to bleed brakes or do a wheel alignment. Plus u can leave the trans in. And installation is way easier not to mention way faster.

I think Beggs has a 5.3 for cheap...

Talking weight....

But thanks I've been looking for a new block for my build

got the crank out
for stock bearings they dont looktoo bad.
the crank has a hairline groove whoch barely cathes a ginger nail. the bearings have a wear spot on the same place in every singl one.
nothing spun thankgod.
i think the crank is out of balance.
if i do need to get a new one will a ls2 crank bolt right up.

A 4 point (non T-bar style) engine stand will hold a fully dressed cast iron big block with no issue.

its a t style stand

Will be fine with an LS1.

Hate to say it but it sure sounds like this was in fact a transmission problem.