Did compression test on new engine and everything looks good. Ran the engine and I must say, that I’m kinda of getting excited

Shout out to. Ipupgary at the planet. Without his write up this wouldn’t be possible


Ok, took some strength and serious finesse but motor is in. Looks like I’m a little close to comfort on the differential.
Transmission is sittin just about right ( willl require slight mod to brace it to the existing cross member & 4x4 shifter hole needed modification. 4jg2 oil pan was a bit tricky while setting in the engine but we got it. Luckily I’ve save everything from the old motor so I have been able to reuse a lot of miscellaneous item.

Things to tackle next are front cv shaft (I may change this to a U joint style)& rear shafts,shifter,radiator, transmission cooler lines, AC high and low pressure lines.