The reason for taking the carbs off is to avoid damaging them or the linkage
with the chain you use for hoisting. Depending on how you sling it this may
or may not be a problem.
I usually prefer to pull the engine with the transmission attached. In your
case this may aid in diagnosis, as you will be able to observe the process
of detachment, rather than have it occur in obscurity.
on 12/28/04 8:59 PM, bernd at bernd.vabeach@erols.com wrote:
> Hello List
>
> This is going to be a first for me, clutch gave out on x-mass eve on my 71 "B"
> and I'm planning on taking on the project of pulling the engine and replacing
> the clutch myself, I'm sure it's the clutch, it sounds like someone threw a
> bunch of marbles into the bellhousing, then nothing, no clutch.
> I've read the Tech-Manual and pulling the engine seems to be pretty straight
> forward, however, there are always quirks that are not listed in a
> tech-manual, I would really appreciate if I could get some input from the list
> on what to look out for in pulling the engine, what to do, what not to do.
> I've heard that some folks take the carb's off before pulling the engine,. is
> that necessary?
>
> as always thank you all for your combined wisdom and help
>
> Bernie
> 71 "B"
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If you're near Mountain View, CA,
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