Well it finally got here!
After 3mths of stuffing around, the MP 6.1 Hemi and associated parts finally landed.
Here is a “to do” list – and as posts are added describing the mods and fit-up ..you can use this to estimate what you’ll need to do.
| TASK | Issues/Tools |
| Block prep | |
| Remove intake/ mask ports | |
| Remove pilot bushing | Dremel or bearing puller |
| Clearance starter block flange | Angle grinder |
| Check starter fitting | |
| Clearance block for mounts | Angle Grinder |
| Fit engine mount adapters |
Will require clearancing and possible modification
|
| Fit tensioner |
Crate motors do not come wioth tensioner |
| Fit idler pulley |
Crate motors do not come woiith idler pulley |
| Remove MAP sensor and fit to new intake | |
| Change T Stat | Protect gasket |
| Fit Oil block off plate and select best oil line fittings |
Block may require some clearancing |
| Fit required temp sensor adapter and oil line adapters | |
Remove pilot bearing bush from back of crank |
There are different ways to do this – a pilot bearing puller is the easiest in the long run |
| Flexplate swap |
Use ATI – MP plate is inferior and prone to cracking |
| Trial flex plate to converter | |
| Fit flex plate | |
| Trial fit converter to crank | Check for converter bolt clearance |
| Fit converter back into transmission | |
| Pan swap | |
| Remove factory pan | |
| Remove dipstick bung in pan rail | |
| Remove pan splash tray | |
| Remove pick up | |
| Undo stud and main cap bolt | |
| Fit new Main cap bolt and stud | Use Torque to Yield bolts |
| Fit new pick up | Protect O ring |
| Fit new dipstick or Jeep dipstick | Check length to rocker cover bracket |
| Use Milodon gasket | Check Silicon locations |
| Trial Fit pan | Use Milodon bolts |
| Cam swap | |
| Set on TDC | |
| Remove coil packs / rocker covers | |
| Remove rocker gear / push rds | Retain layout |
| Remove balancer | |
| Remove timing cover | |
| Remove timing gear | |
| Rotate camshaft twice to hang lifters | |
| Remove cam | |
| Insert new cam | |
| Re-fit T chain | |
| degree install | |
| Refit timing cover | |
| Refit balancer | |
| Trial fit engine | |
| Remove brake booster | |
| Fit mount adapters and biscuit mounts to block | |
| connect engine to bellhousing | |
| / check for converter clearance | |
| Check oil plate and line fittings for clearance | |
| Check for torque strap location | |
| Fit alternator – check for clearance on inner guard | |
| Trial fit intake | |
| Work out oil line lengths | |
| Get correct booster hose fitting | |
| Fit Intake – secure | |
| Fit carb and spacer | |
| Fit headers | |
| Electrical | |
| Supply 12 volts switched to ECU, choose suitable earth points, and wire up ECU and tach wire to adapter | |
| Wire alternator using 1field terminal to reg, second field terminal to 12V Ig, add 12 gauge shunt to reduce load on ammeter | |
| Fit starter – wire up – check cranking | |
| Fit spark plugs | |
| Wire up ECU include firewall grommet | Tach line to SW and MSD adapter – Length of harness? |
| Program ECU when motor is fired up | |
| Workshop | |
| Radiator brackets | |
| Booster bracket |
Aussie V8 Booster will not clear #8 coil pack |
| Electric Fans inc sensors and wiring | |
| Exhaust fabrication | |
| Prime engine using bottom auxiliary oil hole as this leads to pump | |
| Measure and fit Serpentine belt |
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