I thought I would start a new thread, one just for showing the progress. Yesterday I unhooked and pulled the 170ci motor. I decided to not pull out the transmission right now, so that's still in the Bronco. Then I put the 200ci motor in. My plan is to run the old motor for a couple seconds, just to hear it. When I bought the motor I never heard it run, so I don't want to buy a whole bunch of stuff and the thing knocks like crazy.
So far, the only modifications I've had to do are to the metal dowel pins on the block that slide into the bell housing and making new holes in the bellhousing block plate. Even the 200ci oil pan fits in nicely, motor mounts line up, and without an air cleaner the hood closes all the way.
So today I'm going to hook up the fuel line, starter, and crank her up. Then I'll pull it back out, buy my list of parts, and begin working.
My freshen up list is:
DSII (already in)
Plugs and wires (already in)
Oil pan gasket
Rear main seal
Water pump
Valve cover gasket
thermostat
clutch kit/pilot bearing/bushing
So far, the only modifications I've had to do are to the metal dowel pins on the block that slide into the bell housing and making new holes in the bellhousing block plate. Even the 200ci oil pan fits in nicely, motor mounts line up, and without an air cleaner the hood closes all the way.
So today I'm going to hook up the fuel line, starter, and crank her up. Then I'll pull it back out, buy my list of parts, and begin working.
My freshen up list is:
DSII (already in)
Plugs and wires (already in)
Oil pan gasket
Rear main seal
Water pump
Valve cover gasket
thermostat
clutch kit/pilot bearing/bushing

