Stepped in it now!
Burning Brakes
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From: Jax/St. Augustine FL
What adapter and brackets are you using on the block to hoist it out ? How hard was it to unbolt from the transmission ? I have an 81 with auto and debating on yanking out mine and dropping in a new one.
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From: Chino CA
Unbolting the bell housing was a PITA for sure. Other than that, the whole thing was easy. Didn't even remove the radiator
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From: Chino CA
LOL ! I will.......God knows I'm a "while I'm at it" kind of guy
Already planning a complete heater removal, spreader bar (already have it on my bench), front suspension, etc...
Her 40th birthday is coming up April 24th and I want her to hit the road with a smile
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From: Austin TX
Have you decided on which builder you're going with yet?
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From: Lakeland Florida
Yep. You are committed now. I can see a lot of while I am at it projects coming up. I mean how many more opportunities will you have to clean up all of the engine bay items with the engine out. Good luck on your new project.
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Really strange feeling pulling the engine from the SIDE isn't it? I hope mine goes back in as easy as it came out. Don't forget to replace the rear spring …WHILE YOU"RE AT IT! Ha Ha. Good luck.
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From: Chino CA
HAS to come out from the side
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From: Gladstone MO
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I pulled my BB a couple months ago. Never even pulled the hood. I did remove the water pump. removed the bellhousing and clutch while it was in the air. Just waiting on the machine shop..