PUlling the engine in my 85
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Drifting
Joined: Sep 2024
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From: Florida
PUlling the engine in my 85
So I purchased this 85 as a parts car, using the drivetrain in a restomod frame...... Got the rear end out, next is the engine/transmission ( 4+3 manual).....
Probably going to remove the front crossmember, by the rack and pinon, but I am having a heck of a time trying to figure out where to put the lift chain???????
I can't get to the back of the heads, no room, so I am pondering pulling the intake system ( will not be using it) and mounting to an intake bolt or two on the heads???
OR wrapping some chain around the exhaust manifold???? Any help here??
thanks/.......
Probably going to remove the front crossmember, by the rack and pinon, but I am having a heck of a time trying to figure out where to put the lift chain???????
I can't get to the back of the heads, no room, so I am pondering pulling the intake system ( will not be using it) and mounting to an intake bolt or two on the heads???
OR wrapping some chain around the exhaust manifold???? Any help here??
thanks/.......
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2014
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From: New Port Richey FL
It sounds like you have a game plan with intake gone Valve cover pull is simple (like it's hard anyway) you will have all the room in the world to reach the head points, now on a side note Windshield wiper covers are becoming Rare if the wipers work pull and sell along with other good parts you just maybe able to finance your project to next level if you're Not Brutal
Thread Starter
Drifting
Joined: Sep 2024
Posts: 1,585
Likes: 1,040
From: Florida
It sounds like you have a game plan with intake gone Valve cover pull is simple (like it's hard anyway) you will have all the room in the world to reach the head points, now on a side note Windshield wiper covers are becoming Rare if the wipers work pull and sell along with other good parts you just maybe able to finance your project to next level if you're Not Brutal
Thanks
Last edited by Limp; Apr 30, 2025 at 09:13 PM.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: Tampa, FL
Can you post pictures? I'd love to see what interior components you have... I might be interested. Apparently the 4+3 is desireable too... so someone may want that.
