Pulling the engine Help Please
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Burning Brakes
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From: Cincinnati oh
Pulling the engine Help Please
I am pulling the engine out of my 85 automatic . I have a couple questions
Is it easier to pull it with the trans?
Does the crank pulley need to come off? if so how? I have removed the 3 bolts but it will not come off?
Is it easier to pull it with the trans?
Does the crank pulley need to come off? if so how? I have removed the 3 bolts but it will not come off?
Drifting
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Good luck!
Le Mans Master
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IF you will notice, the tranny does NOT have any support other than the engine and a "C" brace running back to the rear end.(automatic) So, you either have to support and balance the tranny while the engine is being removed and while it is removed( no moving the car then) ,OR, pull the tranny with it. be safe, good luck.
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Burning Brakes
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IF you will notice, the tranny does NOT have any support other than the engine and a "C" brace running back to the rear end.(automatic) So, you either have to support and balance the tranny while the engine is being removed and while it is removed( no moving the car then) ,OR, pull the tranny with it. be safe, good luck.
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There is a thread(s) on here that explains the process in detail. Search for Grumpyvette.
Most challenging part is getting it back in, and getting the block pins to seat with the tranny, without assist. That is a really a two person job. It's a one person with a long 2x4 and constantly tweaking alignment.
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Burning Brakes
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Im still debating on a crate from blue print, a rebuild with the TPI, and or a carb conversion.
A rebuild with a carb conversion will be about the same price as a complete motor from Blue print.
Thoughts?
A rebuild with a carb conversion will be about the same price as a complete motor from Blue print.
Thoughts?
Le Mans Master
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stay with the TPI. no wiring BS to sort out and I think it looks better than a carb. BTW, a tranny jack from HaRBOR Freight made my job of removing the tranny a heck of a lot eaiser. car sat all winter with it under there (outside)and didn't move an inch.
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Burning Brakes
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The wiring bs is what im looking to get away from. I have had so many problems with TPS, IAC, EGR, its been a damn nightmare I think this wiring was very hacked up before i got it. Lots of plugs i have no idea where they go
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I used the adjustable engine leveler. Also, .be aware of how high you have it on jacks..I had my car high enough on for 6T jacks..that I could "comfortably" work underneath. This, of course..impacts how HIGH your crane has to lift the engine to clear the car.
And the engine leveler will make installation way easier...
And the engine leveler will make installation way easier...
Le Mans Master
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I read somewhere, and I think it was in here, that he car needed to be 18 inches up to put headers from under it. I took that and used it for my tranny removal.. and it just barely cleared.
Melting Slicks
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I have a 91.
I also needed the chain on the back of the drivers side head and front of passenger side head or it hit the bulg in the firewall for the electrical bulk head fitting when the engine was tilted back. I noticed that putting the engine in the car... For some reason I was unable to get the engine in the car (by myself) with both engine mounts attatched to the engine. I have done it before but I just couldn't get it done this time without beating the crap out of everything. I also found that if you have a spare set of valve covers that can get scratched up, put those on as well.
Good luck.
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I have a 91.
I also needed the chain on the back of the drivers side head and front of passenger side head or it hit the bulg in the firewall for the electrical bulk head fitting when the engine was tilted back. I noticed that putting the engine in the car... For some reason I was unable to get the engine in the car (by myself) with both engine mounts attatched to the engine. I have done it before but I just couldn't get it done this time without beating the crap out of everything. I also found that if you have a spare set of valve covers that can get scratched up, put those on as well.
Good luck.