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Ok, I cranked down the temp sensor fitting and the leak seems to have stopped. But now the gauge seems to have stopped working!! hahahahahah! I tightened down the exhaust and all seems quiet. Had to spin the oil filter on another half turn. When my cheap Autozone oil pressure gauge WAS working...

It will get there! First drive will be fun. Soon for sure. The silicone is probably a good idea.

Went out this morning and tried to start the EX up. Wouldn't start! What did I do wrong? What could have happened? It was so good last night.... check and double check.. Oh... it's out of gas... good grief. Had a long work day today. Didn't get much time today. I added gas. Started up. Then...

Alright. Looong day today. Was able to finish a great deal and get the first start in! Very happy so far. Filled with coolant, oil, and so far 12 quarts of trans fluid. Haven't seen any leaks. But i'm going to let it sit overnight. Engine started right up. No hesitation at all. Sounds strong...

Took a break. Need to get some supplies from the parts store. Fixed some crappy wiring. Had to swap the cam synchro. Need to wrap the wiring I undid then I can install the upper intake. Then the AC compressor and belt, and radiator/condenser. Getting closer. I'm at the point in this project...

Today I got the plug wires all installed. I used all the old heat shields from the plug wires on the new motor. That was all the plug ends have the metal shields. I figure the extra heat shields won't hurt. I Installed the fuel rail and got the wiring harness laid out. Maybe I can wrap this up...

I think it was a long one. I can steal one from the other set. Arguing with Rockauto nowdays is almost pointless. So I'll just work it out.

Good grief, I just realized that RockAuto sent me 7 spark plug wires! Hahahaha! No wonder they are cheap..

That's pretty funny! I mean, I'm willing to try it ;) Thanks for the diagram!

Did a tiny amount today. Put the water pump pulley on. The belt tensioner. Honestly If I can devote a whole day to the EX I could get it done. Hopefully I can pop the hood back on tomorrow. I'll keep pressing forward to make the parts pile smaller.

Yesterday I finished torquing the motor mount bolts. Installed the driveshaft. Put on the accessory brackets. Need to finish bolting up the exhaust and I should be done with the laying on the ground part. New plug wires arrived yesterday. They look like nice pieces. I assume the long wires with...

Just finished tying all the trans wiring down and got the trans crossmember all bolted in. Need to get the exhaust bolted up and driveshaft installed and I think I'm done on the underside.

If you can, please post up a couple pics of the wire layout where they plug into the manifolds.

Motorcraft for cast manifolds currently are $81. However they had Standard Motor Pro series on close out for $19. So I went for that. About $30 shipped. So I'll have a nice set of Motorcraft Tubular manifold wires sitting around.

I bought a nice set of Motorcraft spark plug wires for the tubular manifolds when I first did this. The replacement engine came with some of the plug wires on it with the cast manifolds. I'm hoping to not spend $100 on a new set of wires. I put heat resistant boots on the current ones when I got...

Could someone post pictures of the spark plug wire ends on a 5.0 with cast manifolds? As stated before, i switched from the tubular manifolds to the cast.

Got under there today. Got the trans dipstick tube in, the little heatshield on the trans, the trans wiring harness, all the little brackets and the engine wiring harness laid down. Should be able to the the trans crossmember and driveshaft in tomorrow.

Thanks! A good day for sure. No Now I can do the rest my self if I need to. Maybe I can get it going again before mothers day.

Its in! We have like 30mph winds today. So my son and I got the engine trans dropped in and we called it a day. Ill start hooking things up this week.

a whopping 30 days!

Luckily we are still $1 entry fee. And yes they all try to sell the "warranty"... sigh

I actually got the entire HVAC box for $10. When I realized only the outer piece was cracked I only replaced that. I'll keep the other piece for a spare.

Here’s the bone head thing i did while pulling the engine. Luckily i grabbed another one at the yard for $10.

Getting closer to install.

Haven't done it yet. Hoping for Sunday.

If the transmission wasn't an unknown factor and definitely leaking then I may have only done the engine. But I had no knowledge of the trans and never messed with it back in 2021. So considering the engine had to happen it just makes sense to take it out and overhaul it at this time.

Good advice. I took it out together and the angle was definitely extreme. I have a nice engine leveler that helps. We will see how going back in goes.

Far as the engine goes. I need to install the exhaust manifolds, flywheel and the spacer between the block and the flywheel. Then mate the trans to it. I need to install the trans mount and a few small items removed from the outside of the trans and then I can stab the engine/trans combo back...

Nevermind. Did some old fashioned garage detective work AKA move some crap around… it was almost directly below the new engine. Hey, I’m an optimist. At least i cleaned up some crap.

The dumb thing going on now is this. The “new” used engine is a 1999. The old engine is a early 1998. The new engine has the cast iron exhaust manifolds. I want to use the cast iron units for reliability. Somehow in 6 months i cant figure out where the left side cast manifold is… jeez o petes…

Got all the internals assembled and the pump installed. Valve body is ready to go in. Pretty close to done with the trans.

I think most people use adapter kits for the ease of install. Someone did the work already. Or they're afraid to do what you are planning or don't possess enough knowledge to skill to attempt it.

Well luckily I get to drive the EX first!!

Well to be clear I personally am not looking to swap a 6r80. But the guys who are pondering this all have 4.6 Modulars. So they have the same bellhousing pattern. 89-93 Tbird cougars would have either 3.8V6, or 5.0V8. 94-97 had 3.8V6 or 4.6 V8 as options.

I finished drilling the valve body separator plate for the Jmod. Finished the pump. Installed the Sonnax main pressure regulator valve in the VB. Tailshaft housing and a new bushing, seal and o ring on the speed sensor cap. I need to pickup a spiral snap ring for the reverse drum tomorrow. Once...

For the pump I always replace the bronze bushing behind the converter seal, the converter seal, I check the pump gears for wear, replace the metal sealing rings on the stator support and the large O ring that goes around the pump housing. There is a bronze bushing on the inside end of the stator...

Got about 30% of the transmission built. The reverse drum, forward drum and direct drum are done, i installed the output carrier with the output shaft and the direct drum today. Topped it off with the planetary gear assembly, the reverse band and the sun gear and sun shell. Ill see what else i...

Indeed!

Spent a bunch of my daughters money today!