All in - pulling the 4.6 engine and trans to fix oil leaks once and for all

[stunt]

Decided against using that Valspar metallic paint and instead use some Rustoleum White Enamel. I got about 5 coats of sealer down, sanded it with 800 grit, and just got down the first coat of Enamel. I sure wish Sears had a 96" x 36" instead of just the "skinny" 96" x 24". Would have been so much easier than having to create this 12" extension "by hand"...



The base of the work bench is mostly done. Still need to add some cleats where the 2 tops meet. That's a 2x10 running across the top front that I had laying around for years. Glad I finally got to use it. And yes, I'll be pulling that 3-pt broadcaster/spreader out of there.



The lower shelf will be a single sheet of 3/4" MDF that will drop into the space provided and be flush with the lower 2x6s. Everything is glued and screwed together and the 4 horizontals are glued and bolted. I'd like to think this will be plenty solid!



The base is 90" wide so there will be a 3" overhang on either side (and the front). I plan to add a Wilton Tradesman 1780A vise (bad boy 110 lbs 8") at the front left corner, so that overhang should work just right for securing the base.





I promise we will return to the topic at hand shortly! Just got to get this bench done so that I have a proper place to tear down the transmission.

I'll also have to get used to that crazy blast every 45 mins for the solenoid drain valve on the compressor. It's way loud!