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Swyz. Just catching up, engine swap is pretty straight forward, you'll need to pay attention to the electrical system. The mil 24v system is based off dual alternators, you will need the harness and bracketry to make that work, or convert to 12v system. Lots of info out there. JC

Swyz, there is a running 6.2 listed for sale in a thread below, that is what you need, you'll put that much into the needed parts to get yours running, that's if the engine is still good, sitting open to the environment with the plugs & injectors out leads to nothing but bad, food for thought. JC

Swyz, Welcome from Kentucky, you get that truck running and you won't be a novice anymore. It is doable, maybe find a donor truck. Where in the city are you located? I was born and raised on the Southwest Side/Midway airport. JC

You'll find that true mil 24 v bulbs with the correct connectors are expensive. Hence the bulbs are the first thing robbed off out of service units. Popular auction site has them.

I think you need to drive it more often, regular exercise will alleviate a lot of that oil stacking.

Yes,it can be accomplished on an installed engine, it just real tight quarters and you need little raccoon hands.

Albert, Nice work, wreckers do make the difference. I should have spoke up earlier and suggested the dual fuel feed line mod while engine was still out.

Make sure she know how to operate it, just in case.

Thats the best route, find a big truck parts house, they'll replicate your samples.

Welcome from Kentucky, bad scene on the toasted transfer case, replacements are available, easily replaced, just very heavy. Keep us updated. JC

Welcome from Kentucky, it's great to have a supportive wife for your hobby, be warned , this may turn into an addicting habit, "green crack" may lead to trucks, generators, gear, support equipment and a lot of fun. JC

Warthog is spot on. Sitting that long the check valve at the top of the tank connecting to the fuel line is stuck closed, need to remove and clean it real well. Prime the short fuel line at the IP, reconnect, shot of ether, and fire her up. This has fixed several A3 no start problems.

Sure it was the starter and not the blower motor for the heater that was trying to run? Mad mouse knawing on wires or something chaffed to a hot lead.

Welcome from Kentucky, yes, this hobby is very addicting. Have fun

I've towed many 105s with my F350, make sure you take a high lift jack (farm jack) to help lower the trailer on to the hitch. The landing gear does not retract low enough couple up. Also run the air pressure in the trailer tires at about 20 psi, it will reduce bouncing down the road. Don't sweat...

Second Hanks recommendation, I have had this tool for 2 years and it has worked on some very tight lugs.

Hubs finally arrived in Mt. Eden, intact with instructions and hardware. Go Patracy.. Go Patracy...

Green will work for the tanks, just do away with the bare aluminum.

Nice truck Mark, great find in the UK. Now you need to get a trailer and a generator and another truck and a ..... Have fun, JC

Josh, That looks good, maybe flat black the fuel tanks and bumper.