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Originally Posted by dieseldan44
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The 82 is going to have the front end and steering rebuilt at the same time - I figure removing the engine will make access that much easier :-)
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Oh wow what a difference it will make - I wish I'd done my front end when the engine was out. Particularly for a stubborn idler arm bushing...
The only thing you can't do is check the ride height and do the alignment - but once the engine is in it will be all systems go.
Are you planning a steering box reseal? I've nearly finished mine - including an alternative way of doing the adjustments as specified in the FSM. I'm searching for that new out of the box feel. If you're also doing the steering pump then I've got some tips for that too if it is one of the Vickers pumps.
Forgot to say:-
Engine paint? Take a look at the POR15 engine paint - I've done my block in black - it looks good at the moment. I don't know for how long it will stay that way though but it says on the can that they know what permanent means and that it won't burn off yada yada yada (we'll wait and see).