[C2] Pulling Engine - Question
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Drifting
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Pulling Engine - Question
The Muncie is out of my '66 for repair, and project creep has set in. I've decided to pull the engine for possible piston replacement, balancing and to check the cam for possible replacement. (never been happy with the engine post-rebuild).
The last time I pulled the engine, the car continued to rise as the weight was taken off the springs and I wasn't sure I was going to have enough headroom to get the engine out. Is it advisable to restrict the front springs from raising up as the engine is removed? Threaded rod in place of shocks? Is it advantageous to have the extra height in front when re-installing? (I'll be putting the engine/transmission back in as a unit.
Thanks,
Ralph
The last time I pulled the engine, the car continued to rise as the weight was taken off the springs and I wasn't sure I was going to have enough headroom to get the engine out. Is it advisable to restrict the front springs from raising up as the engine is removed? Threaded rod in place of shocks? Is it advantageous to have the extra height in front when re-installing? (I'll be putting the engine/transmission back in as a unit.
Thanks,
Ralph
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Why not just roll the car out of the garage a little so you don't have any clearance problems and then roll it back in when the engine is out?
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If you are going from the front, you'll actually want the nose down and butt up to get a better angle. It helps, but isn't required. You could take the front wheels off and set the frame down on blocks. Then you'd get zero body movement.
Patrick
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Drifting
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ARP Flywheel bolt size?
'66 327, 4 spd stock flywheel. Getting ready to pull the engine. Flywheel is secured with ARP bolts. What is the size and do they remove with a 12 point socket?
I'm assuming these were not GM originals. Engine rebuilt about 1500 miles ago. Can they be reused?
Thanks,
Ralph
I'm assuming these were not GM originals. Engine rebuilt about 1500 miles ago. Can they be reused?
Thanks,
Ralph
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'66 327, 4 spd stock flywheel. Getting ready to pull the engine. Flywheel is secured with ARP bolts. What is the size and do they remove with a 12 point socket?
I'm assuming these were not GM originals. Engine rebuilt about 1500 miles ago. Can they be reused?
Thanks,
Ralph
I'm assuming these were not GM originals. Engine rebuilt about 1500 miles ago. Can they be reused?
Thanks,
Ralph
