Engine removal process
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Drifting
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From: Allen, TX, USA
Engine removal process
Getting to the point to remove the old engine.
What are all the things I need to do to remove it? Can I remove
the engine and the ST-10 tranny together? Or do I separate them?
Car has stock exhaust y pipe too.
Thx.
What are all the things I need to do to remove it? Can I remove
the engine and the ST-10 tranny together? Or do I separate them?
Car has stock exhaust y pipe too.
Thx.
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Drifting
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From: Allen, TX, USA
Wow, you were busy. I guess I know what you were itching to do on CHristmas...
I presume the distributor comes out for ease of removal.
All the wires come off and get labeled.
Are there other things I need to remove first, accessories ?
I presume the distributor comes out for ease of removal.
All the wires come off and get labeled.
Are there other things I need to remove first, accessories ?
Melting Slicks
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do yourself a favor and run down to Barnes & Noble, or any other big bookstore, and buy the booklet "How to Rebuild Your Small Block Chevy." It gives advice and how-to's for pulling engines. I used it the first time I ever pulled an engine and it went like clockwork. Best money I have spent on this kind of job.
Gary
Gary
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Drifting
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> GO buy a book....
Oh, I've got that book but I guess I didn't read that section. I bought a short block to rebuild...
Hey Chris; Thanks for the offer. I probably will do this in February (in China next week.) You'll have to stop by when it happens.
Thx.
Oh, I've got that book but I guess I didn't read that section. I bought a short block to rebuild...
Hey Chris; Thanks for the offer. I probably will do this in February (in China next week.) You'll have to stop by when it happens.
Thx.
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Burning Brakes
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Adam,
With all the help, you might be able to pull the original and drop the new motor in the same day - if you have everything and are ready....
Are you planning on doing anything in the engine compartment?
If need be, I could free up some room (LOL) and you can use the barn if you want. Let me know.
Tim
With all the help, you might be able to pull the original and drop the new motor in the same day - if you have everything and are ready....
Are you planning on doing anything in the engine compartment?
If need be, I could free up some room (LOL) and you can use the barn if you want. Let me know.
Tim
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Drifting
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Thanks Tim;
Yes I've got some engine bay work. The AC box has a hole and needs to be resealed. The AC plenum on the side of the car needs to be sealed too.
I was getting ac blowing out the side vents.
That plus general cleanup from a radiator that sprung a leak.
Thanks.
Yes I've got some engine bay work. The AC box has a hole and needs to be resealed. The AC plenum on the side of the car needs to be sealed too.
I was getting ac blowing out the side vents.
That plus general cleanup from a radiator that sprung a leak.
Thanks.
Race Director
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If you have an auto, and pull them at the same time...
Drain the ATF first! If not, tail shaft gets loose at a steap angle and dumps all over the place.
Real easy if you pull them at the same time, no need to work on bellhousing bolts from odd angles!
You will need a load leveler for the cherry picker. I've got the same one in picture above... bent the threaded rod on mine with the last lift.
Drain the ATF first! If not, tail shaft gets loose at a steap angle and dumps all over the place.
Real easy if you pull them at the same time, no need to work on bellhousing bolts from odd angles!
You will need a load leveler for the cherry picker. I've got the same one in picture above... bent the threaded rod on mine with the last lift.