This turned out to be relatively simple, since the engine hoist had an optional adjustable leveling accessory that could be cranked back and forth to adjust the front/back angle of the engine. After lining up the engine to the transmission (blocked level on a handcart), I had Joan hold the engine steady while I moved the trans onto the engine studs by pushing on the cart. The fit of the bell housing wasn't as tight as I had feared, and now we wait for the replacement starter, due today (Friday):
While it looks bad, it seems fully functional. However, I'd have to take it apart to see how badly worn the brushes are after 21 years, and since its location is MUCH easier to reach with the transmission out than when it's in, I think a preventive replacement is a good idea.
I've measured the clearance below the current height of the back of the van, and have more than enough room to get the engine/transmission back underneath, but it will require some thought whether to try to push it under on the arms of the transmission hoist (as the old engine was when it came out), or knock together some sort of slide to push it on.
In the meantime, I've completed the modification of the stock airbox, and installed the new chipset into the salvaged engine control computer. Also, we have on order three new rubber boots and one new bushing for the shift linkage, since the old boots are nothing more than a broken series of rubber rings. Replacing them will allow a newly-greased linkage to work better, I hope.
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