I am mid motor swap from 01 360 to a 99 that had a 360 and having a heck of a time getting it lined up with the trans and motor mounts. I originally tried leaving the mounts bolted to the fram and just unbolted the bracket from the block but thats been a struggle lining up. What do yall do? Mounts on the motor ? Im thinking of completely removing them and trying to mate with the trans then try to slip them in after but not sure if thats the move?

 

I just did this on my own 2001 5.9L last month. Youve gotta jack up the tranny some, then use a level or inclinometer to measure the angle of the face of the tranny bell housing, then try to closely match that angle on the corresponding engine interface by adjusting the angle of the dangle with it hanging on your hoist. I installed the engine with the motor mounts attached.

 

I like to remove the single bolt between the tow mounts since that creates a nice little slot to line everything up. I would remove the cap, as my first time doing this found it broken after removal.

I also made a couple alignment studs about 3 inches long to help guide things together

 

ya took the cap and crank position sensor off. ill try some studs

 

I typically use a floor jack (with a piece of 2x4 wood on it) under the engine and the transmission to get the alignment of the engine and transmission good enough for them to bolt-up. Long bolts or studs of the proper thread help with alignment, too. Ensuring that the crank sensor is removed from the engine, along with the distributor cap will help with keeping those items from being damaged in the installation process.

 

Managed to get it yesterday doing pretty much that. Just ended up sneaking the mounts in after it was bolted to the trans. Hoping to get everything else back together today and be back on the road!