BIG NEWS, finally picked up the Aluminator short block from storage at DaSilva Racing yesterday. Big thanks to Joe and Matt for keeping her warm and dry for all these months.
Have made some progress in gathering more supplies and parts for the assembly.
Additional Supplies:
• Motorcraft High Temperature Nickel Anti-Seize Lubricant, XL-2
• Motorcraft Metal Surface Prep, ZC-31-A
• Scotch 1.5” Blue Painters Tape, 2090
• WD-40 Company WD-40
• Scott Shop Towels (3 Packages)
• Assorted Sizes of Glad and Ziploc Storage Bags
• Staples 4 ¾” x 2 3/8” Tags, 13035
• Studio Fine Point Permanent Black Markers (2)
Additional Parts:
• Oil Pump Pickup Tube O Ring, F5RZ-6626-B
• Coolant Tube Heater Seals (2), W70593-S100
• 5R55 Automatic Transmission Filter, FT-142
• 07 – 10 3V Coolant Crossover with Gaskets, (Used) Thanks Pat at Steeda Canada
And I am waiting for the following parts on order:
• Oil Filter Adapter Gasket, F4AZ-6840-A
• Oil Filter Adapter Gasket Bolts (4), N806156S437
• Thermostat Housing Gasket, F1VY8255A
• Thermostat Housing Bolts (2), W503279S437
• 5.8L 2013 SVT Oil Pump, DR3Z-6600-A (Thanks to One Eyed Willy's research I am adding the Billet Backing Plate from this pump to my TSS Pump)
• LH 3V Motor Mount with Bolts (Used)
• RH 3V Motor Mount with Bolts (Used)
• Knock Sensors with Bolts (Used)
• Dipstick and Tube (Used)
• Coolant Tube (Used)
Stay tuned for short block pictures once I find someone to help me lift it onto the engine stand.