Dodge Dakota Engine Swap: Installing engine and transmission

This is the first time since it entered the shop that the truck is on the ground and supporting it's own weight;

While the engine was being done, the transmission was completed and returned.

^ Here is the completed unit ready to be installed. Here is a short list of upgrades the transmission received.

1) A new manual valve body was installed
2) A new single disc torque converter went in too
3) And a new deep sump pan for increased capacity was installed

Eventually the trans will be controlled by a B&M pro ratchet shifter with manual switches to control the lock up torque converter and over-drive

^ Deep sump pan in place

The engine and trans were installed back in the Dakota one final time;

^ Engine in position, hopefully for good