The diesel swap started phase I on Memorial Day weekend. We prepped the 2.6 gas engine for removal Friday afternoon and pulled it on Saturday.

The "Before" Pic:
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All connections to chassis removed:
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The patient and the donor side by side:
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The decapitated patient:
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The patient's head and intake:
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The physician with his assistant - engine out:
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My buddy and diesel mechanic with the "Big Fish":
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Tomorrow, I'm prepping the Ranger engine and will get it ready to be pulled soon. The bottom is sealed in polymerized vegoil so it's going to be really fun crawling under and unbolting the bellhousing!

Stay Tuned!

Pmontero

P.S. - A special thank you to Fasteddy for taking my two calls Saturday when we got stuck and were looking for a seasoned vets words of wisdom!

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