How Difficult To Pull The Engine?
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2007
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From: Illinois
I didn't want to get into engine builders either. If I can't get my #1 choice to do it (have been waiting 2 years)----I may wait. The fear that someone may screw it up it what has prevented me from getting it done.
Thanks for the great post JoeMinnesota--very informative.
As I said I have never pulled a motor before but it can't be an harder than changing the rear end; pulling the trailing arms; replacing the A arms, springs, etc, or completely redoing the interior. The only things that stop most corvette owners from doing there own work is fear or they have no other car to drive. If it takes me a month to pull it--so be it. If I screw it up--I will get it towed in to the shop and have them finish the job. Again thanks to everyone for all your input--it is greatly appreciated.
Thanks for the great post JoeMinnesota--very informative.
As I said I have never pulled a motor before but it can't be an harder than changing the rear end; pulling the trailing arms; replacing the A arms, springs, etc, or completely redoing the interior. The only things that stop most corvette owners from doing there own work is fear or they have no other car to drive. If it takes me a month to pull it--so be it. If I screw it up--I will get it towed in to the shop and have them finish the job. Again thanks to everyone for all your input--it is greatly appreciated.
Pro
Joined: May 2016
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From: Minnesota
I didn't want to get into engine builders either. If I can't get my #1 choice to do it (have been waiting 2 years)----I may wait. The fear that someone may screw it up it what has prevented me from getting it done.
Thanks for the great post JoeMinnesota--very informative.
As I said I have never pulled a motor before but it can't be an harder than changing the rear end; pulling the trailing arms; replacing the A arms, springs, etc, or completely redoing the interior. The only things that stop most corvette owners from doing there own work is fear or they have no other car to drive. If it takes me a month to pull it--so be it. If I screw it up--I will get it towed in to the shop and have them finish the job. Again thanks to everyone for all your input--it is greatly appreciated.
Thanks for the great post JoeMinnesota--very informative.
As I said I have never pulled a motor before but it can't be an harder than changing the rear end; pulling the trailing arms; replacing the A arms, springs, etc, or completely redoing the interior. The only things that stop most corvette owners from doing there own work is fear or they have no other car to drive. If it takes me a month to pull it--so be it. If I screw it up--I will get it towed in to the shop and have them finish the job. Again thanks to everyone for all your input--it is greatly appreciated.
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 1,084
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From: Illinois
Can someone tell me what it costs to rent an engine hoist and if there is an tYpe that is better than another.
When you attach it to the engine, is the best way to use chains. Does the engine puller come with the chains?
I want to say that I have done all the work on the 71 myself---but that was ONLY possible do to the HELP and INFORMATION given me by the forum members. ALL of YOU gave me the confidence to attempt these projects.
THANK YOU TO ALL THE PEOPLE ON THIS FORUM WHO HAVE RESPONDED TO MY MANY QUESTIONS OVER THE YEARS!!! ALL OF YOU ARE PARTLY RESPONSIBLE FOR MY NCRS TOP FLIGHT AWARD.
When you attach it to the engine, is the best way to use chains. Does the engine puller come with the chains?
I want to say that I have done all the work on the 71 myself---but that was ONLY possible do to the HELP and INFORMATION given me by the forum members. ALL of YOU gave me the confidence to attempt these projects.
THANK YOU TO ALL THE PEOPLE ON THIS FORUM WHO HAVE RESPONDED TO MY MANY QUESTIONS OVER THE YEARS!!! ALL OF YOU ARE PARTLY RESPONSIBLE FOR MY NCRS TOP FLIGHT AWARD.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Dec 2015
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From: Texas City, TX Texas
If you have the space, just buy a cherry picker. A new one is a couple hundred. I got mine free; my buddy gave $35 for it with a slow leak. I used it for years before I had to replace the leaky cylinder with a new $100 air/over hydraulic cylinder. Now I hook up to the compressor, and push the button, no pumping. They are available with folding legs. Come in handy all the time. You can use a 24" long chain bolted to the intake manifold holes, go diagonally from the farthest rear bolt on one side and the farthest front bolt on the other, and a load leveler is nice to tip the engine forward and back. There is also a plate that bolts on in place of the carb, with a ring to hook to the picker. I pulled the front tire and went in from the side. My two young friends had it done in a couple hours, no air tools, without a scratch on the day old paint. This is really simple stuff, maybe watch a youtube video to get the idea of how easy it is. Just a little labor, not rocket science.
Last edited by Richard Daugird; Dec 29, 2016 at 10:35 AM.
