Clamshell
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Le Mans Master
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From: jackson nj
Clamshell
It looks like I may have to rebuild my engine in my 89 due to the leakdown. I'd like to know if anybody knows the weight of the clamshell hood, with headlights, so I can start making plans. I don't want to get halfway into removing the bolts and such, only to find out that my buddy and I cannot remove it ourselves (my health condition and his shoulder issues). When opening it the hood "feels" quite heavy, but it may just be the way I'm opening it and not a condition of the weight of the hood...can anybody give information on this??
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I haven't pulled the engine in mine yet. But I'm not planning on pulling the hood. Once the hood and bumper are lined up, I would try at all costs to avoid pulling it. Its a royal pain to get everything back and square. 
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it can easily be lifted by 2 people. expect a hernia if trying to do it by yourself even with lights removed.
before removing etch around the hinges so you have a index mark to re-align hood again.
before removing etch around the hinges so you have a index mark to re-align hood again.
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Le Mans Master
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From: jackson nj
If I could fit the engine hoist on the side of the car then I would do it that way, but this is what I meant when I said it was not wide enough. I only have 12 to 14" on each side of the car when it's in the garage, so the only option is to remove the clamshell.
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thats why I said pull it out of the garage, then roll the car back in, until reinstall
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From: jackson nj
