1980 corvette engine removal
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Racer
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From: albany ny
1980 corvette engine removal
I was told that the engine and trans had to be taken out together, However I refuse to believe this. Can any of you guys give me the facts. I really dont want to remove both. I just want to pull the engine. I have a 99 and never worked on one of these. Thanks, JOHN :conehead :seeya
[Modified by ITSovr4U, 4:20 AM 9/7/2003]
[Modified by ITSovr4U, 4:20 AM 9/7/2003]
Drifting
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From: Schaumburg IL
Re: 1980 corvette engine removal (ITSovr4U)
What trans? If manual the answer is most likely - it is easier to do both and besides give you a change to tune up the clutch assy and throwout bearing.
On an auto - not needed, the alignment dowels work to align fine going back in. This is IMO having pulled both types.
On an auto - not needed, the alignment dowels work to align fine going back in. This is IMO having pulled both types.
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Re: 1980 corvette engine removal (SharkintheWoods)
Don't get anymore advice from that person, you can take it out without the tranny.
Just noticed your cam, .580 lift with 224 deg duration ? What rocker arm ration is this, I just bought a CC solid roller and I have to get into the 240's duration to get that lift at 1.5 :1. :D
Just noticed your cam, .580 lift with 224 deg duration ? What rocker arm ration is this, I just bought a CC solid roller and I have to get into the 240's duration to get that lift at 1.5 :1. :D
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Re: 1980 corvette engine removal (SharkintheWoods)
You can do it either way.
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Re: 1980 corvette engine removal (ITSovr4U)
I have removed the engine from the car without the tranny out of my 79 so many times(for dumb mistakes {buying the wrong flex plate}, deciding on a whim to repaint the engine yellow once I decided blue was ugly, buying a replacemant oil pan) that I can do it in my sleep and I have a 1 car garage with very little space. Will be firing this thing up at the end of next month. I'm on a VERY TIGHT budget. Yes you definitely can pull the engine without the tranny.
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[Modified by Oldguard 7, 7:52 PM 9/7/2003]
Racer
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From: Sarasota FL
Re: 1980 corvette engine removal (ITSovr4U)
Remove all the peripherals. Undo the motor mounts. undo the bellhousing bolts. Support the trans on a jack and lift the engine out with a chain and rented hoist. It is pretty EASY to do.
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