Old Yeller's new heart-5.3/4l60 swap!

[Low Elco]

Allright fellas, here we go-

Took off early Fri to go yarding, not a ^&%&$^#$ airbox to be had. Anywhere. At any price. Don't know how many I've tripped over. Nuthin. Got a few odds and ends, got the tank ring cut and in the tank, and bought another dirt bike. Yes, another one. Needed a spare for the old fat guy!

Saturday, had a rough start, but got my groove on. Drilled the head for the temp sensor, Boppa got the mount ring installed in the tank, stabbed the motor in and got the mounts fabbed and painted.

Sunday, got the mounts installed, rad mocked up, hoses mocked up, fuel line to motor mocked up, tank install mocked up, all looks good. I got the filter/regulator picked up too. Eric was kind enough to come over and lend his invaluable advice. Don't know what I'd do with out him.

Heeeere's some pics!

Ready for the stab.


Half in half out, the lift is big!


See, this don't look sketchy at all!


Just keep shovin', it'll go in!


The Eagle has landed! For the moment.