A999 torque converter - lock up

Ahh, the joys of pulling the engine out of a van.:confused: I suppose you can take some liberty's though, seeing as how the van is getting scrapped.

Off topic a hair: You don't know the ultimate joy of pulling the ventilated block diesel (engine go BOOM) from a 2008 Dodge Sprinter van and putting a used one back in at work. Added bonus was the crankcase oil went EVERYWHERE. Nice black diesel oil. Blech. If I NEVER have to do that again, it'll be too soon, just saying.:eek:
 
Aspen500 said:
Ahh, the joys of pulling the engine out of a van.:confused: I suppose you can take some liberty's though, seeing as how the van is getting scrapped.

Off topic a hair: You don't know the ultimate joy of pulling the ventilated block diesel (engine go BOOM) from a 2008 Dodge Sprinter van and putting a used one back in at work. Added bonus was the crankcase oil went EVERYWHERE. Nice black diesel oil. Blech. If I NEVER have to do that again, it'll be too soon, just saying.:eek:
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Lol, I do not.
Just to go a hair further off topic, you don’t know the hilarity of seeing someone fail to properly connect the dump valve coupler on a jumbo jet to clean out the lavatory tanks, lol. In the middle of a polar vortex no less. God damn I miss working at the airport.
 
There are three ways to remove the engine from a B-van:
From above (engine only). You will need to remove one or both seats first and access to a cherry picker.
From the front (engine or engine/transmission). This might be the most labor intensive method and requires a cherry picker with a very short chain.
From below (engine and transmission): The way the factory installed the engine/transmission/K frame/suspension was from below, as an assembly. This will be the least time intensive method (ie: easiest). The down side is working with coil springs – which is not for the faint of heart for first timers. After engine is removed, the K-frame can be reinstalled to make the van, a roller.
BudW

Note: I don't think that has a Dana 60, but is a 9¼” differential. It would have to be a heavy ¾ ton or a 1 ton van to have a D60 – neither is seen without windows and several rows of seats.
 
Coming out through the front. It’s pretty easy to get the front clip pulled off these vans and I fortunately have a cherry picker with a single link of chain and a hook on the end. It’s been a productive afternoon.

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I know this thread is months old, but I found a higher-than-stock stall converter for $150 from Florida Torque Converters, part number 12-H. If you want factory stall speed, 12-L is the number.

I have not ordered from them yet; I have other things to do first. However, it may be worth your while to give them a ring and ask about it. Supposedly it's an in-stock item, no need to have your custom built, although they probably want your core. Cheers, good luck
 
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