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Jan 30, 2011 | 07:57 AM

PowdercoatBill

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Pullin an Engine?

Have any of you guys ever pulled an engine without removing the hood?
It looks like it will clear. I'm thinking of just comin' out the side with it.

Jan 30, 2011 | 08:41 AM

forman

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From: Randolph nj

4 bolts wont kill Ya!!

Jan 30, 2011 | 08:49 AM

PowdercoatBill

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Only have two hands!

Jan 30, 2011 | 09:09 AM

Gordonm

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Yes I have done it countless times. You can only pull the engine. The trans will need to be disconnected. Take off the front pulleys and you will clear no problem. I have even left the radiator in on some cases. Not recommended though as the radiator can be damaged easily.

Jan 30, 2011 | 09:35 AM

fugawi

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From: westmoreland N.H.

take the hood off. save yourself a headache six bolts and your wife to put it aside.

i needed to use woe's smiley.

Jan 30, 2011 | 01:28 PM

PowdercoatBill

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Guess ya can! It's out.
I'm the only one home or I would've had my wife help me. Like I said, I only have two hands.
I will pull the hood off when I clean up under there. I just need the motor and trans out today while I have the time.

Jan 30, 2011 | 02:28 PM

snoopykissedlucy

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From: Irving Texas

Yes, you can do it.
Remove the passenger front tire, jack up the Vette carefully, slide it in and out sideways.

Jan 31, 2011 | 12:01 AM

vettehardt

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I've removed and installed the hood myself before. It wasn't that hard.

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Jan 31, 2011 | 02:43 AM

HamadUP

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Quote:

Originally Posted by vettehardt

I've removed and installed the hood myself before. It wasn't that hard.

I also removed the hood alone before, you just have to use a lot of masking tape around the edges to save the paint.

Feb 2, 2011 | 06:35 AM

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PowdercoatBill

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From: Shelby Twp. Michigan

I'v takin' hoods off by myself before, but never on a Vette. I didn't wanna learn on this one. Thanks for the input fellas!

Feb 2, 2011 | 11:13 PM

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From: Livonia MI

Guess it's possible to pull a motor with the hood on, but really enjoy the job far better with the hood removed. I alway's spread plenty of terri bath towel's around, and shoot a couple small drill screw's in the hinges for easy re-alignment. Usually more terri towel's and cardboard on the roof to store the hood while working.