time to pull the engine
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Intermediate
Joined: Dec 2007
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From: Medina Ohio
time to pull the engine
Alright I've never pulled an engine but it appears to be fairly simple assuming I've disconnected everything.
? Is it necessary to remove the condenser panel or will the engine clear it?
If it's necessary to remove what is the procedure for removing the coolent and oil?
? There doesn't appear to be any place to attach the lift to?
I did see a lift lug in a publication that bolted in place of the carb, seems like alot of weight to pull using only those bolts.
Any advise is appreciated.
Safety Car
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 4,359
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From: Mundelein Illinois
If it is the stock motor, there should be a bracket in the front you can hook onto or you can bolt to intake manofold bolt
There it is in this pic
You will see a clasp buy the dist. That were I pulled from
There it is in this pic
You will see a clasp buy the dist. That were I pulled from
Racer
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 320
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From: Upstate New York
I'm getting ready to pull my engine tomorrrow and I'll be disconnecting it between the bell housing and the transmission as shown here...
http://www.corvettehacks.com/article6.html
http://www.corvettehacks.com/article6.html
Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 3,334
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From: Midland TX
I pulled my 454 engine and transmission together.
Get an engine leveler. It has 4 chains to attach to the engine.
When I removed the engine, I took off the intake and used bolts into the heads (where the intake would bolt). When I installed the engine, I bolted the leveler brackets to the front and rear of the engine.
If you unbolt the trans you probably can pull the engine without removing the a/c condensor. You may want to remove the radiator.
I'm assuming you have removed everything that bolts to the front of the engine.
FYI - don't forget to unhook the ground cable from the engine to the frame.
Check my website for pics www.thespark.us
click on "engine"
Get an engine leveler. It has 4 chains to attach to the engine.
When I removed the engine, I took off the intake and used bolts into the heads (where the intake would bolt). When I installed the engine, I bolted the leveler brackets to the front and rear of the engine.
If you unbolt the trans you probably can pull the engine without removing the a/c condensor. You may want to remove the radiator.
I'm assuming you have removed everything that bolts to the front of the engine.
FYI - don't forget to unhook the ground cable from the engine to the frame.
Check my website for pics www.thespark.us
click on "engine"
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2005
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From: 406ci SB, AFR 180 Heads - 490 HP @5,600 RPM 529 lb-ft @ 4,100 RPM
One thing I noticed, you may want to lower those jackstands or remove them completly. You may not find a engine lift that will go high enough to clear the car body unless your using a chain fall.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 3,352
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From: Westminster Maryland
Good point- and if you have headers, you probably outa remove them first. I was able to get my engine/tranny put back in (connected to each other) all by myself...I was back and forth between the tunnel and the lift several times, but it went well. I just couldn't wait for help to arrive!
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