pulling the engine
Burning Brakes
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From: prescott arizona
I would pull the fan shroud and the radiator to be on the safe side, these things NEVER go quite as planned. You did'nt say if you were pulling the trans. along with the engine, could make a big difference. Good luck!!
Le Mans Master
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From: Ocala FL
SBC or BBC? If SBC, you can get it out without pulling the engine but it give you extra room. The BBC you need the extra room. You need to pull the shroud and on some, it is easier to pull shroud and radiator together. You could easily slip and get a water pump into it, so make it safer and easier on yourself.
BTW, a good trick on pulling the radiator is to slide a piece of cardboard between it and the engine, and then slide the radiator up the cardboard. This keeps the radiator from banging into something and it lets you slide the the weight rather than lift the weight at arms length.
BTW, a good trick on pulling the radiator is to slide a piece of cardboard between it and the engine, and then slide the radiator up the cardboard. This keeps the radiator from banging into something and it lets you slide the the weight rather than lift the weight at arms length.
Le Mans Master
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From: Maine
Take the time and remove it
I have taken the engine out and in 3 times this summer alone, and it is the best way I have found.
Jack
Drifting
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From: Corrales NM
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Pro
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From: Templeton Ca
engine pull
Guesss I should have said what engine it is . 327/300 .
I was debating whether to pull the tranny along with it . I dont really want to take the console and shifter linkage apart (might not get them together right again !) . But I also didnt replace the heater core when I pulled the dash and had to do it all again when I sprung a leak .ARRRG
I'm sure I'll pull the radiator now .
I'm also going to replace the exhaust . I had headers on the other engine and going back to stock on this one . Any hints for that job ?
I was debating whether to pull the tranny along with it . I dont really want to take the console and shifter linkage apart (might not get them together right again !) . But I also didnt replace the heater core when I pulled the dash and had to do it all again when I sprung a leak .ARRRG
I'm sure I'll pull the radiator now .
I'm also going to replace the exhaust . I had headers on the other engine and going back to stock on this one . Any hints for that job ?
Pro
Joined: May 2009
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From: Los Gatos, CA
Use a load leveler for the engine pull, I pulled mine (engine) this winter and am lucky I decided to use one (trans. came out with it), not sure how I was going to get the tilt w/o the leveler.
I pulled my radiator and housing out and it made for an easy job too...
DS
I pulled my radiator and housing out and it made for an easy job too...
DS
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Le Mans Master
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From: Maine
Don't do it unless
Guesss I should have said what engine it is . 327/300 .
I was debating whether to pull the tranny along with it . I dont really want to take the console and shifter linkage apart (might not get them together right again !) . But I also didnt replace the heater core when I pulled the dash and had to do it all again when I sprung a leak .ARRRG
I'm sure I'll pull the radiator now .
I'm also going to replace the exhaust . I had headers on the other engine and going back to stock on this one . Any hints for that job ?
I was debating whether to pull the tranny along with it . I dont really want to take the console and shifter linkage apart (might not get them together right again !) . But I also didnt replace the heater core when I pulled the dash and had to do it all again when I sprung a leak .ARRRG
I'm sure I'll pull the radiator now .
I'm also going to replace the exhaust . I had headers on the other engine and going back to stock on this one . Any hints for that job ?
Just use guide pins in bottom holes of block , I used studs for guides when installing engine
Just make sure on exhaust that you get the right configuration for alternator bracket or a/c . for your car.
Jack Ps if you look at my other post photos, you can see the guide pin on bottom of block
Last edited by Jackfit; Feb 4, 2010 at 05:56 PM. Reason: Photo
Le Mans Master
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From: Maine
Yes they go with motor
Just undo motor mounts to frame. Take engine out and put in with front mounts on motor. It is a good time also to put on oil pan spark plugs clips and block mount spark wire clips front pistons. Real pain to put on later. Put oil canister on also.
Jack
Melting Slicks
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From: Flower Mound TX
Guesss I should have said what engine it is . 327/300 .
I was debating whether to pull the tranny along with it . I dont really want to take the console and shifter linkage apart (might not get them together right again !) . But I also didnt replace the heater core when I pulled the dash and had to do it all again when I sprung a leak .ARRRG
I'm sure I'll pull the radiator now .
I'm also going to replace the exhaust . I had headers on the other engine and going back to stock on this one . Any hints for that job ?
I was debating whether to pull the tranny along with it . I dont really want to take the console and shifter linkage apart (might not get them together right again !) . But I also didnt replace the heater core when I pulled the dash and had to do it all again when I sprung a leak .ARRRG
I'm sure I'll pull the radiator now .
I'm also going to replace the exhaust . I had headers on the other engine and going back to stock on this one . Any hints for that job ?
Safety Car
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From: Corpus Christi, TX
I've had the motor out of the red thing FIVE times (big block) in the last 10 years and have not removed the radiator or fan shroud for any R/R. It is neccessary to remove the exhaust manifolds and turn the motor a bit to clear the frame, but you definitely can leave the radiator and shroud in.
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Pro
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From: Templeton Ca
Well I pulled the radiator and shroud and the engine yesterday . All come out fine but having the engine swinging over the fenders is sort of hairy . Anyway , now its time to start cleaning the compartment and I need to know what the paint color is . And is it different for the firewall . my inside fenders seem to be a bit shinier than the firewall.
Guess I'll replace any firewall grommets while I'm at it too .
Guess I'll replace any firewall grommets while I'm at it too .
Le Mans Master
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From: Maine
It all depends
Well I pulled the radiator and shroud and the engine yesterday . All come out fine but having the engine swinging over the fenders is sort of hairy . Anyway , now its time to start cleaning the compartment and I need to know what the paint color is . And is it different for the firewall . my inside fenders seem to be a bit shinier than the firewall.
Guess I'll replace any firewall grommets while I'm at it too .
Guess I'll replace any firewall grommets while I'm at it too .
Good time to make sure speedometer cable is clear of exhaust pipes and you can wrap it with some heat shielding.
Jack
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Le Mans Master
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From: Maine
Semi Gloss black
Jack
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From: Silver Spring maryland
engine pull
great thread great info - I am working up the courage to swap out the passenger 283 dropped in ?? with a correct cast 67 L79 soon.
Jack - any particular reason you didn't lift from the intake manifold lift plate in your pictures? I bought the lift plate and load leveler based on past experiences
Jack - any particular reason you didn't lift from the intake manifold lift plate in your pictures? I bought the lift plate and load leveler based on past experiences
Le Mans Master
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From: Maine
You don't need it with a leveler
great thread great info - I am working up the courage to swap out the passenger 283 dropped in ?? with a correct cast 67 L79 soon.
Jack - any particular reason you didn't lift from the intake manifold lift plate in your pictures? I bought the lift plate and load leveler based on past experiences
Jack - any particular reason you didn't lift from the intake manifold lift plate in your pictures? I bought the lift plate and load leveler based on past experiences
Jack