Engine will not turn over after engine swap?

2004 CHEVROLET TAHOE
400,000 MILES • 4.8L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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I have the SUV listed above that had nearly 400,000 miles on the 4.8 engine. I also had a 2002 Avalanche with less than 200,000 on a 5.3. The body on the Avalanche was bad so I decided to do an engine swap. I only used the engine from the Avalanche. I kept all the wires and electrical components off of my 4.8 and used them on my 5.3. My battery is good and has a good charge. My wires are all connected I get power to my lights and stuff but here's the thing. The lights won't shut off and the engine does nothing.
Aug 24, 2023 at 4:14 PM
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Which lights? So does the engine crank or not? If the engine is not cranking over, I would check the main power to the battery and the grounds for the engine to the battery and the battery to the chassis.

This guide may help as well:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/starter-not-working-repair

I need more details to help you. Please go over this guide and get back to us.
Aug 25, 2023 at 12:03 PM