93 3.0 Vulcan 4x4

[Jeller305]

Can someone give me step by step directions to disconnect me 3.0 and pull it? It has cracked heads and have sat for so long I’m concerned rust is formed inside. I may have found another 93 motor to put in it but just needing some guidance. I am a newb to all of this and I just love the look of the truck

 

[pjtoledo]

asking politely, can you give us an idea of your skill level, tools you have or have access to, and working area?
and how long you will be able to occupy that area?
budget for "surprises" ?

 

[Jeller305]

asking politely, can you give us an idea of your skill level, tools you have or have access to, and working area?
and how long you will be able to occupy that area?
budget for "surprises" ?

So I’m relatively handy when it comes to mechanics. For example brakes, power steering water pumps radiators. I’ve never done a deep dive. I have the tools and if not I can get them. As far as the area I’ve got a garage but no lift. I can keep it occupied as long as needed. This is a passion project more than a need. I paid 200 for this truck and I figured now’s a good time to learn. As far as budget, since I plan on taking my time, that should give me a relatively heathy budget or at the very least, time to improve it. Hope this helps

 

[pjtoledo]

a step by step is helpful, but not really absolutely necessary.
3.0s are a basic engine and easy to work on & swap.
first, get some tape and label everything. put labels on each side of connectors. and vacuum lines, and heater hoses.
the harness and connectors at the rear of the engine are hard to reach, pay attention to where the brackets attach.
a few bolts are difficult to get a clear path to, like the pass side exhaust.
the top bell housing bolts are accessed by using a long extension and starting at the rear of the transmission & going over the top.
pull the radiator, put plywood against the condenser.
remove ac and ps brackets and push them to the side.
support the transmission
make sure the hoist goes high enough
remove PCM connector, leave harness on the engine, remove it from the transmission.

I get a couple bolts slightly longer than the bell housing bolts and cut the heads off. put one in each side to guide the tranny. grind flats to accept a wrench helps.

basically find & label everything that touches the engine. go slow and deal with whatever you missed.

 

[Curious Hound]

Take pictures of things with your phone before taking them apart. Take notes. And, just invade it hasn’t been mentioned, label everything. Especially label connectors that aren’t used. Everybody, and I literally mean EVERYBODY comes on here in the latter stages of these projects and asks “what does this connector hook up to?” And it turns out to be an unused test port or plug for an uninstalled option.

These jobs start out as “I don’t have to document this. I can remember that for a day or two.” And rapidly become “I didn’t think this would drag out so long. Where does this go?”

Put fasteners and hardware in ziplock bags with labels.

 

[Jeller305]

Thanks guys. I think I’m going to get a repair manual just as a back up but as soon as I get the 99 out of my way I’m starting the 93. Thanks

 

[Curious Hound]

I’ve got a ‘93 3.0l. If needed, I can post a picture to remind you which end the engine goes in.

 

[Jeller305]

I’ve got a ‘93 3.0l. If needed, I can post a picture to remind you which end the engine goes in.

Love it!