Chevy Truck Engine Removal GMT400

This is (Episode 14) of the #ETCGDadsTruck Series.
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If you’re looking for a guide on how to remove the engine and transmission on your Chevy or GMC truck (GMT400), this video is for you. The engine removed in this video is a stock 350 CID.
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[@cw2lido]

Ran into you and your dad today under the SUNOCO sign at Martinsville Speedway, my nine year old asked a thousand questions but I think he couldn’t put together who you were. My wife and I took the kids over to check out your dads truck and the Fairmont, amazed at what you’ve done! And thank you for not another LS build in a Ford! I felt like a kid meeting you and your dad. I spent a lot of time overseas supporting soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan after I got out of the Army as a contractor. Just wanted to say thanks for the videos you put out, they helped me and my family get through some hard times while I was gone. I couldn’t muster the words, didn’t have my special sunglasses that hide emotion.

[@ericthecarguy]

It was an absolute pleasure meeting you and your family. Sorry I wasn’t there to get you T-shirt’s. Shoot me an email with your address and sizes and I’d be happy to send you some. My dad is also a vet. Thank you for your service.

[@spunkmire2664]

If people have not said it in a while, Brian is awesome!

[@glynwatkins9968]

whose Brian?

[@leightonelliott3140]

@@glynwatkins9968 One of two cameraman Eric contracts/employs.

[@chrisj7414]

So often I wish I could just take a saw to crap on a car. I will be living vicariously thru this video for awhile.

[@OnlineAutoRepairVideos]

Removing the radiator support was DEFINITELY a good move! LOL on Brian shuffling off to Buffalo!! 🤣🤣😁😁👍

[@birdbrainxzx]

Did what I should've done a long time ago. Finally subscribed for the premium content.

[@skitzvitz]

Friday afternoon here down under. Got my self a beer and ETCG. Good times

[@paradox.-.6237]

I always liked the old TBI small block units The 350 was reliable and fairly good on gas A little more power than later 4.3 vortec at a little lower rpm band It always did well towing my bass boat Me and my dad got 350,000+ on his TBI 350 Personally i would like one with the 5 speed for towing, but im also partially to the 6.0 although it feels with the LS engines you have to spin them up quite high to get good torque. Awesome truck eric

[@jimchance5006]

What kind of mileage did the tbi small block get on an OBS like this? I'm looking into buying on

[@wildestcowboy2668]

@@jimchance5006 14/18 respectively

[@MaxRCandMoto]

you lost me at the "good on gas" lmao. i get 12 mpg highway

[@zachnickles7655]

I’m getting ready to drop a 260 mile donor motor in mine while I fix another engine

[@zachnickles7655]

@@MaxRCandMoto 14/18 isn’t bad for a 30 year old full size pickup

[@leemer1]

At the 43:50 in the video that was not a 16mm bolt. Metric bolts dont have slash marks on the head indicating bolt strength. This one has 6 slash marks on the head indicating its a standard grade 8 bolt.

[@MrGarycharters]

Been staying awake for this. I look forward to these on a Friday night with a couple beers.

[@carhead9397]

Been there done that but loads of fun watching it while in my recliner with a snack and drink. 😎

[@jayyoutube8790]

I’ll take a sip to that!!

[@1truefreedomfighter]

You have successfully saved me from an unnecessary project!! Thank you sir!

[@Speeddemon3]

Hey Eric, big shout out from Peterborough Ontario! Just found your channel, I wasted the entire day (wife's word not mine) watching your videos! Refreshing to see someone showing the struggles and problems along the way instead of editing them out. Keep up the great work mate!

[@1717jbs]

Looking forward to the rebuild, installation and start-up. Thanks

[@hawkdsl]

GMT 400, the best Chevy truck ever.. anyway.. the connectors for the motor in general, are all unique. There is no way to mess it up. The fuel injectors unplug from the top of the injectors, and the wires come out of the base of the TBI through a solid rubber plug that simply pulls out. And I disagree with the "wheezing TBI" assessment. It actually is comparable to a 650 carb. The TBI system GM came up with was excellent. Very simple, very dependable. Your gonna have more headaches with whatever you put in there, and it wont even come close to how dependable the OEM TBI is.

[@jeffh4505]

"Look at me, I'm a transmission" LMAO. I found that way too funny.

[@bilbobaggins4710]

Hahahaha I peed my pants

[@hugmedeb]

I,m a Transmission.....Classic.....loving the ETCGDadsTruck Series ...has to be one off your best, ...even though i still loved the Fairmont Project.....with your videos your always learning us stuff , none of this fast forward crap that we see a lot of on youtube...thank you ....

[@peterandkodiak9762]

An excellent mechanic who meticulously explains most every thing. Content and editing = A+. Subed. Thank you Sir!

[@AmericanPatriot1778]

Camera man is awesome he can run the camera and tools! You can only do tools!!!! LOL Keep up the good work Eric. Getting ready to yank my engine and trans out.

[@rickrogers2649]

Reminds me of a video you did years ago when you did an engine swap on a suburban in the old shop with really low ceilings. You had no help and no lift but you got the job done, That's when I subscribed! Well done then and now!

[@ericthecarguy]

Thanks!

[@danteholler2856]

Thanks for you're help. Currently pulling my 5.7 out to put a 5.3 and its my first time. Much help💪🏻

[@wildestcowboy2668]

Did you get the 5.3 installed yet or were you just running your pie hole?

[@GMC-ck6sv]

howd the swap go??

[@Funtimes670]

When I drain the radiator I use the pumps you can get at harbor freight and use the smallest hose. Open the cap and run the hose down inside all the way down and start pumping it into a clean bucket(unless flushing). Once you get it started it will continue to drain until it’s empty. It’s a little slower but a lot less messy. I have also used it to pump the coolant into the overflow(with the return pinched off) low enough to change the water pump or change thermostat.

[@Funtimes670]

Oh, you can also use the same kind of pump to drain the transmission so it is mostly empty when you drop the pan.

[@jason-ge5nr]

Oh what a walk down memory lane trying to fix my injected throttle body on my 93 silverado.

[@Mellchior]

Looks more complicated than I want to worry about right now...proceeds to put it back... I love it 😂 Take lots of pictures and label everything is what I do to help with remembering where things go.

[@gem7107]

I have a 1990 version of your dads truck that I bought new and a number of year later I was having all sorts of problems going on with my truck that I couldn't figure out. I took to the dealer and they found that same ground broken that was broken on your truck. Crazy. 😂😂😂

[@MrBobrossftw]

Be glad it's not a Chrysler where a bad ground catches on fire and runs bad lololol.

[@du5t33]

I love this series because i recently inherited my dads car and i want to do the same. Modifying it and keep the vehicle alive. I know there are some here who agree with me!

[@wildestcowboy2668]

Did you get dad's ole girl running yet or were you just running your pie hole?

[@Germs505]

Been waiting up all night for this

[@ollyd4073]

Nothing but love for your craft dude, always some nice wisdom nuggets in the long-form videos. Do yourself a favor and invest in a full impact socket set and engine leveler, you've more than earned it! Can't wait to hear this thing roar!

[@edwardalamo2507]

Doctors in the operating room have it easier

[@catatonic_wrenching]

Eric you're really selling me on the Milwaukee electric ratchets.. they look so useful

[@jaysenp7083]

4:25 - Now the patient is asleep! LOL! I've been waiting for this video, thanks Eric!

[@edwardalamo2507]

Way to much work

[@NoWr2Run]

That's a hell of a lot of work you & Brian did to get that out. Taking the front end off was the way to go.

[@thelonelywolf88]

Eric's humor and sarcasm are what keeps me coming back

[@RebelFlag61]

I’m 12:30 into the video. That truck is in beautiful condition. Really nice to see.

[@OpaM-so3tw]

Great, am doing one as well, was going to leave the rad on, but after watching you, will remove it. Thanks to you and youtube.

[@harrison4ever125]

The volume of sarcastic narration is actually more entertaining than the main purpose of this video.

[@Corylewis5]

Before we know it, Camera Man Brian will be a certified Mechanic.

[@gtojohnny3242]

I removed the core support when doing mine as well, makes everything so much easier! Love working on these trucks! They're cake and super easy, I love my SBC, even have one in my S10 as well

[@alafrosty]

I usually remove the fenders (inner and outer) and rad support as one unit. It's a bit big, but it'll stand on end and makes working in the engine bay WAY easier.

[@uncleben4536]

Love this series. Can’t wait to see what you do for electric fan setup, and the engine....383 stroker? Fuel management? Forced induction?

[@stefanrampersad7639]

Great vid Eric. I am a young technician from Trinidad and Tobago and I really enjoy your videos.. keep up the good work man Gods richly blessing to you.

[@ExtraFungus]

A better fix for this vac lines is to replace them with stainless brake lines. Not something a shop would do but when it's your car and you're not deleting them, why not? The rubber vacuum fittings though, treat them with a good rubber conditioner and reuse them. Cheap replacements will last a year or two, if you treat your oem stuff right, it could last forever. If anyone knows of a sure fire way too get those rubber fittings that aren't junk(other than salvaging them from a wrecking yard), I'd appreciate the info.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

In the transmission pan you could always drill and tap a hole for a plug unless your using a different transmission

[@MartyUlrich]

Great timing as I'm doing my first 350 swap in my old 90 GMC now as well.

[@ProjectFairmont]

Hey Eric it was great meeting you and your Fairmont in Carlisle PA, at the Ford Nationals. I appreciate the T-shirt! Really nice clean truck BTW.

[@Alexlivingloud]

i think your dad did put the flywheel tc cover cuz i just finished removing mine and i useda 15mm socket on all of them btw this video is helping me remove my 350 on an 89

[@UncleWillie]

Great meeting you today. We got home and Heath insisted we watch this again. LOL

[@user-ji7zz2om5x]

new to the obs world. have a 1989 k1500 stepside. love it! going 383 tbi chipped. thx for the video. pulling my engine and tranny now.

[@supersport1986]

An easier way to take the hood off for a no adjustment reinstallation take the end caps off the cowl grill and you can access the hinge pivot bolts you take the top spring bolts loose and then lay a hammer or something next to the hood latch lay the hood down on the propping device that you have chosen and then remove the hinge pivot bolts lift the hood off no adjustment required to re install I have done it by myself many times but 2 people definitely make it easier

[@MustangsbyMatt]

The new exhaust you posted to IG looks amazing.

[@youngbuckrestoration3912]

32:56 Finally ordered myself a kit of those plugs and I am so happy because they really do help save spills and make paint prep easier. Only thing is I can't find them anywhere in town so I have to order them online and pay shipping.

[@ejoautovideos]

Man Eric is really entertaining to watch!

[@Kixtia013]

“Now the patient is asleep” dude wtf lmao why is that so funny to me.

[@realweston]

Slippery floors while removing engines, is a must 👌

[@realweston]

I can watch you work all day sir, but if I did that I wouldn’t get to work on my car. Lol so I subscribed to the channel! 🤘 can’t wait for more videos. Until then I have a lot of catching up to do.

[@Bunkers101]

Good video, i realize this is 2 years on but still, you don't have to remove the core, you can remove the tbi unit, and use a way smaller chain and you can clear it, its tight but ive done it twice, you did it the easiest way tho. good job :) also you can remove the wires from the tbi, just squeeze the plastic fingers on top of the injectors and pull up, then slide the wires out of the tbi, Love the vid Keep it up

[@tubehound69]

Definition Engine Hoist: A device used to test the maximum tensile strength of everything you did not unhook.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Great Video Eric

[@monkehbitch]

I miss the old Eric, seeing different cars, fixing it forward etc...

[@daves_not_here_mannn]

People have to evolve for there own sanity sometimes. After 10 years its probably nice to do something different for a bit.

[@ericthecarguy]

So this doesn’t have any resemblance to my Tahoe engine series, or my Dodge Ram engine series, or my GMC truck series, or the Honda engine series? It’s a matter of perspective I guess.

[@deadhorsegarage928]

I have to say I love this truck build I think this is the best series yet good luck and keep going

[@BucketList22]

Been looking for you every day on Power Tour, so many cars.... (and trucks)

[@jaktheapprentice1023]

This is a great series. Glad I found it. I have a 94 g20 van that I want to put a lot of work into.

[@mrkattm]

I had forgotten how much work that all was, I am so glad that I don't have to do that work. Thanks for sharing.

[@ratsbane1]

Awesome video as always man. One thing I will say, even though it's probably already too late, swap out the starter for the small one while you can; the big starter is a poor design along with the tbi system in general (91 with the 350tbi and the 700r4 here lol). I'm actually planning an lm7 with 4l80e swap for mine along with a 5/7 drop and some old trans am snowflake style wheels.

[@937fordman3]

Loos like your dad takes very special care of his truck. Just curious, will you be changing out the terminals on the side post? A bad connection due to to dirty or corrosion inside and on the terminals could be a drain that is undetectable. J/S

[@ericthecarguy]

Sort of.

[@robertgibson88]

Eric I think they put the trans cross member in backwards ,because the cut out should be toward the trans so you can take the pan off with out removing the cross member...

[@BrandonFriend87]

"it's not going anywhere just go for it" *fastener drops* "already lost one" LMAO

[@90pontiac]

Eric awsome video to start the weekend off with. Can't wait for more.. but In the meantime I have a 4l60e to replace in my 94 gmt400 suburban. Not a big fan of those transmissions. I'd rather a turbo400 or 700r4. Stay dirty have a great weekend👨‍🔧👌

[@vijayantgovender2045]

Eric you are doing it wrong lol great job Eric thank you for a great video always enjoy watching your videos from South Africa

[@ExtraFungus]

That design of battery terminal is the best, as long as you never have to mess with it. Most of my cars are that type of terminal, I could convert it but I'm careful with them and they do take some height off the battery.

[@HighMansx]

Your humor brings a joy to my face, hahahaha

[@MrGarycharters]

How is your comment 8 hours old when it's only been up 35 mins?

[@ericthecarguy]

Premium Members of my website get early releases of all my videos. www.ericthecarguy.com/premium-content-streaming-etcg-content

[@clevelandmaker386]

@@ericthecarguy did you scribe the hood hinge lines to line it back up? I know I would have to!

[@HighMansx]

@@ericthecarguy I had to edit my comment because I made a typo... Can I get a thumbs up from you again? 😂😂😂

[@justinweathers7180]

It’s amazing how clean the engine bay is

[@robinrousseau1087]

I WAS A GM MECHANIC AND WE ALL WAY DID IT WITH THE BODY OFF THE FRAME. HE HAS THE ROOM FOR IT.

[@yasmanibarajas7278]

As always making great, fun videos to watch. Yes we are entertained.

[@WhoThisGuy515]

After about the 4th time of pulling an engine out of these trucks i finally remember to disconnect the fuel lines from the bell housing. The ground on the back of the passenger head only got me twice. When i do it now though i just disconnect the front harness and pull the fenders and entire core support with grill and all in one piece.

[@edcrabb]

Who are the 55 users that gave you a thumbs down? Ahh VW owners! You need to pay your camera man more than beans and weenies, he's really spiffin up the show. LMAO! Keep up the good work, great video!

[@ignaciorivera2933]

Lol! Minute 36:47 you still watching!! Yes Erick I will watch the whole video!!😄

[@nathanhess3905]

You guys have too much fun. Thanks for the video.

[@johnnyk617]

Ton of work to pull that front end off always enjoy your videos man thank you

[@jasonblume2707]

I KNEW IT..... I JUST KNEW IT... SHOP ALWAYS LOOKS EMPTY!!! GARAGE ALWAYS CLOSED!!! HIGH DOLLAR HOT ROD TURBO CARS BEING BUILT!!! GOTTA BE DRUGS BEING SOLD!!!! LOL KIDDING... ALWAYS GREAT CONTENT!!!

[@colbybenson3997]

To get harness off TBI Squeeze the tabs and pull the connectors on top of injectors. Then wiggle a flat screw driver in between the rubber the wires are in and tbi and it will slide back towards you.

[@Lxdeez]

16:13 scared me. I would've done the same Eric. Too complicated 😅😅

[@fredkuhn165]

Doesn’t it just piss you off when you’re in the middle of fighting to pull an engine and your buddy reminds you that they assembled the entire truck in less than one hour?

[@allenmckinney9533]

On the headlight plugs the factory plugs shouldn't be interchangeable. I believe they can be modified to be but from the factory they aren't.

[@ericthecarguy]

You are correct

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Wish vehicle manufacturers would of kept the fan shroud that came in 2 peice would of been a great thing to kept for all modern newer vehicles but no they had to make them solid on new vehicles to be a pain were you have to remove the fan and clutch as well to get the fan shroud out

[@harrison4ever125]

Not exactly the same as my 97 Yukon but close enough. Lot of great advice. Short of the many cut hoses, pipes, and wires...😂 Hoping to put mine back in the factory way.

[@rusty6666]

Nice work eric its coming along well .

[@BenState]

can i just say eric, you're hilarious in this one. i spat coffee on my laptop, cheers.

[@jamespn]

Brian, the multi tasker.

[@dingus153]

It makes me really happy that so many of the fasteners are metric :')

[@omtat270]

Could not see puting wrench on back side motor mount bolts and best way to do it being one man so i can pull those bolts. Im pulling motor from donor truck at junk yard by myself...got to hold the nut while using impact driver to remove bolt... Suggestions?

[@wells8085]

Hey Eric since you're not using it you should do a teardown of the tbi i have a 94 1500 with one and want to rebuilt it and have no clue where to start

[@creverett9]

When I rebuilt mine, I watched videos here on YT on what was needed. Just search for it

[@johnanderson8166]

Great job, however the average shade tree mechanic doesn't have a lift and only jacks / jack stands/ and wood blocks in a driveway and a roller creaper and tremendous work on our backs, am currently doing a 95 GMC Sierra SLT 4 wheel drive, ohhh such fun, yeaaaa!!!

[@georgevargas2858]

Eric you should do a series where you teach someone to work on their vehicle. Someone that has no to little car experience. Most of us that see your channel is because we can't do things on our own. I think it would be a good idea. You would of course be there, teaching them how to do some things.

[@ericthecarguy]

Thanks for the suggestion. I have several videos covering the basics already though.

[@Hymnalysis]

As Luanne would say: "Pretty Pretty Truck Truck"

[@wobblysauce]

Come on that fan shroud looks great.

[@fuzzy19111]

There is something satisfying about chopping a vehicle apart!

[@oldtechguy]

After hood, you should Always take out the battery if you are going to take out the engine. I learned that in about 1961.

[@oillease1881]

I have to do the same dirty to rob the front end and body to install on a Turbo Diesel. I dread changing the wiring harness inside and out and removing the hydraulic clutch components from the wrecked truck to the new cab and changing the transmission tunnel and complete interior. It will go back with enough insulation and sound deadening and new gaskets it should be vault like. That seems a long way off right now. Hard as hell to find a good 8 foot bed which will be last since I don't have one.

[@mmckinley345]

Twist the chain to get a little more height out of the engine hoist. I have done this swap more times than I count l lay out the tools I am going to need before I get started. V6 to LS swap. Buy them expensive sell them cheap.

[@jeffscomp]

Good mechanics workmanship. It seems like they made it way overly complicated.

[@skedaritou8138]

Indeed this is my dad´s truck and I need to know how to scan it , since it had computer releated issues he is very far from Civilazation so I need to buy the rigth scaner and send it on private delivery service

[@Andrew-ps9kq]

Hey Eric, Where the old seat belts gone to remove the engine?