Re: Time it takes to swap a crate engine
I'm definitely in agreement with the 2 day 'window' for replacing the motor.
The last time I did this was on a weekend...no problems.
I started on the friday night just as a light duty warm-up....stuff like the battery out, drained the coolant, a few other simple things including starting on (and testing for) a few possibly tough bolts on the exhaust etc. This is maybe a good time to hit a few tough bolts with some liquid wrench overnight...just to make saturday easier.
Made for a fun, easy interesting friday evening, nothing too serious or stressful and I was that much more excited on Saturday to get underway.
Sunday was mostly a start-up morning and tune-up day/afternoon....no worries.
Get a buddy who can hang in there tho' and don't forget to take the odd break and keep with a simple plan that works for everyone.
Under good planning and circumstances its a heck of a fun and interesting event in my opinion.
Oh, and don't forget the beer and pizza on Saturday night!!
All Good
Coley
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