motor swap

[03dmaxin]

i have a lb7 out of a 2002 gmc 2500 hd that i want to temperary put in my 2003 gmc so i can do a build does anybody know if im going to have any problems hookin it up or will everything plug and play like its suposed to?

thanks
dallas

 

[S Phinney]

I think you need to use your existing oil sending unit and ficm. It should be as simple as that. That's all I did on mine anyway and its works perfectly.

 

[03dmaxin]

ok thanks for the info this 02 lb7 is jus a temp. motor till my build is done then ima keep it in the barn kinda like a insurance policy incase i have major problems with the built one but also u would know anybody looking for a allison that came out of the truck gthat i got the motor out of? it has a hair bit over 116,000 miles on it and treated very good

 

[S Phinney]

Do you have the transfer case as well?

 

[03dmaxin]

no sry...... but there is plenty of other stuff on the truck that is good im jus getting it for the motor if u are interested in anything i can give you my cell number and u can give me a call

 

[03dmaxin]

where is the oil sending unit located?

 

[bullfrogjohnson]

where is the oil sending unit located?

On the side of the block under the oil cooler on the drivers side

 

[03dmaxin]

okthanks for yalls help guys, ill add a reply to here when i get the motor in the truck