Followup To Engine Removal Preference

Bob Bidonde

Bob Bidonde

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About a month ago, I asked the question, Do you prefer to install the engine with or without the transmission attached, and why? The responses were split almost even, but a slight edge went to removal by taking out the rear axle.

My preference was to take the engine, flywheel, clutch & transmission in one piece out from the front. It's a done deed, and it went very well.
Preparations included:

>Jacks (2) to support front wheels about 6" off the floor;
>Front bumper, headlight bar & radiator off of the car;
>Hood off;
>Front floor boards out;
>Stock rear engine mounts in place & radius rod joint disconnected;
>Clutch & brake pedals off;
>Accelerator assembly off:
>Transmission in neutral & gear shift off;
>Chock in front of a rear wheel;

>Manifolds off & exhaust *******;

>U-joint housing off & torque tube supported with a jack stand;

Used an engine hoist with a single hook in #3 spark plug hole & 3 people. One fellow worked the hoist, one guided the crankshaft pulley over the front crossmember, and the 3rd guy guided the transmission past the firewall. The workers are 70, 79 & 80 years of age.




 
The ages of your talented staff worries me for the future.

Somehow we need to involve & tutor younger members.

Best, jb
 
Thanks katy and Cool Hand, you have made me feel better. Lately, I have been feeling like my expiration date must be getting close at 73. I have always said that I'm going to live for ever (so far, so good) but I'm starting to wonder.
 
I know what you mean Synchro909. I will be 76 in this month. In July I took my 28 model A roadster apart for painting. It took me a couple of weeks to get it apart and a lot longer to get it together. I am still addiing small pieces that I had forgot about..
 
Katy, My guess as to why (Jacks (2) to support front wheels about 6" off the floor) is only for more room to get underneath.

Other than that, I don't see any reason to lift the front end.
 
All except one us is 200 lbs plus which is another reason for the jacks. Also, the elevation made it easier to push the transmission down to clear the firewall.
As for having too much fun, we do "Play Dates" where 4 or 5 local club members get together to fix things like my broken Victoria. All I need do is put the word out that I need help, have a clean toilet in the vicinity and I feed them because they get cranky when hungry.
 
Bob Bidonde said:
All except one us is 200 lbs plus which is another reason for the jacks. Also, the elevation made it easier to push the transmission down to clear the firewall.
As for having too much fun, we do "Play Dates" where 4 or 5 local club members get together to fix things like my broken Victoria. All I need do is put the word out that I need help, have a clean toilet in the vicinity and I feed them because they get cranky when hungry.
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Make sure transmission stays in neutral when you reinstall.
 
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