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As harbor freight is a bit of a drive, I thought what the heck try it with what you have, where you are. I guessed on the angle and got lucky, went in at about 30 degrees nose low with some jimmying. The starter and exhaust were a little in the way but not a deal breaker. My wife was amazed that...

The exhaust was in place during removal and did not seem to be an issue or in the way. Archie, thanks for the reply, I will get a leveler and go for it.

Hi Guys, I am about to install the engine and trans in my 84 T. I removed them separately, engine first with hoist then the trans from under car with a small floor trans jack. This is a home garage with no lift. My question being is the install easier with the engine and trans together or...

Thanks guys and Merry Christmas, I am not going to do any machining on the original or new (to me) block and will assemble the 84 fuel injection on the 80 long block. I will try to make updates as the project progresses. The new goal is to get the engine in the car, get it running close to...

Hi All, Here is the latest regarding my project, a 1980 or 81 complete engine. I ran it on the engine stand for about 30 seconds and am going to use the long block as is and roll the dice. Should be interesting but it fits my budget, low!

I'm in NH, will use the block for mock up so will hang on to it, thanks again guys. Should I look for any post 79 block or does it have to be an 84-87 turbo block? From what I can tell, the 4.1 looks like a great option, just swap the intake and exhaust manifolds and go.

Thanks everyone for your reply, will probably look for another block.

Hello All, I have a general question regarding my new to me 1984 T type. The block has been sitting open to the weather without the heads on and the hood protecting it but has some rust on the bores. The block has already been bored to .060 and the machine shop said the block could be honed but...