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Ok boys...here is what I did. I actually did have it all wired correctly, as far as what cables to what battery. However, I went back and checked ALL the connections and grounds. I found that when I did the doghead starter mod, the black (ground) wire was not crimped tightly enough, and very...

Well, hang on.....I'm getting my brain wires crossed too...I may have actually had them wired correctly...I need to seriously think about this and get back...won't be till Wednesday that I can have a better look...I'm so confused right now.

So after all the last minute hook ups on the motor I just installed, I attempted to start it up. There was a large spark from the rear battery positive post, and the starter did crank the motor, then click click click. I had just done the starter relay mod and the glow plug bypass prior. (as a...

I spent the last two months busting knuckles on the green machine 1009 out in my garage swapping motors, all by myself. Somehow its hard to find friends during times like these. Doghead mod and GP bypass done, and am tracing back all the wiring mess to the appropriate places. I've tightened and...

Hey, I have some fresh memories of swapping motors, as I have just completed this task. If youre wanting to just lift one side, its probably ok because the other motor mount will flex a bit. You may want to take off the tranny bolts on the crossmember and lift the tranny as well, supporting with...

I finally got my "new" 6.2 placed into my 1009. Its got more mileage that the one I replaced, but at least the block isn't cracked. Ha. I've got it all mated to the tranny and bolted to the mounts. Now comes the nightmare of rewiring. I took lots of pictures of it prior to swapping, but my main...

As a side note, after hooking up the wiring, I'm going to swap injector pumps with the motor I removed. I had replaced it just prior to realizing that the block was cracked, which is why I swapped motors in the first place. Long story. Lol. Then I will remove all usable parts off the old block...

Thanks guys, for all of your advice and input. I can proudly say, after reading the replies, that I have successfully installed my first motor. lol. I took a little piece of everyone's remarks and put them to use. One of the things that helped, since I did it myself, was to use ratchet tie down...

Ok. I have everything lined up, just need to scoot about another half inch to line up motor mount holes. The pins are in the bell housing and I have two bell housing bolts threaded and in place, but not tightened. I suppose I can use a jack with a wood block to lift the motor on the oil pan...

Ahhh....funny. Your advice makes sense, and I really do appreciate the help and advice from all of you. Thank you for taking the time to respond and I will let you know how it turns out.

Ok. Pins are lined up, without tranny jacked up, and block is resting on motor mounts. Flywheel is on the block, and the torque converter is properly installed in the tranny. Sounds like I need to get more dudes to "wiggle" 750 pounds back. Jeez, it's so close. You kind of lost me at...

I will do that...thanks again, sir.

Irishvin, thanks for the input. I found your post after a long search and it was very helpful. There is a lot of info on this site about many things, but not much about the specifics of slamming a motor into place. After what you said, I have a much better idea of how to jam this monster in. I...

Ok. Thanks for the quick response, although telling me that 3" isn't even close just burst my bubble...hahaha. I do have the tranny canted up a bit by a jack and wood block. The motor is resting on the mounts and the pins are lined up with the holes on the bell housing. I hadn't thought that the...

Need advice on installation in 1009 Hey guys, I don't post much, as you can tell. I mainly research and read thru the site. There is lots of information, but I haven't found much until I found this thru the search. Here is my problem: I have removed and swapped a 6.2 into my 1009 and have it...