This is exactly how I have done it. If you get a copy of the old TEAE
Survivor manual, or probably the old CAT tips manual, there will be similar
writups on this technique. The nice thing about leaving the wheels on is you
can roll it right out and around.
Curt
----- Original Message -----
From: <parlanti@comcast.net>
To: <CoolVT@aol.com>; <tigers@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, October 13, 2008 1:26 PM
Subject: Re: [Tigers] Crossmember removal
> Mark,
>
> I've done this many times and it really is quite easy. Here's how I do it:
>
> 1. Disconnect brake lines and steering shaft
>
> 2. Leave the wheels on the crossmember
>
> 3. Remove 2 of the crossmember mounting bolts
> (A trick I use is to duct tape the socket onto the extension to prevent it
> from being pulled off and lost in the crossmember)
>
> 4. Thread the 2 just removed bolts through 2 ends of a 3'-4' chain and
> into the same holes from the opposite side inside the engine compartment.
> ( you may have to chase the threads to clean them up as they tend to fill
> with water over time.)
>
> 5. Put a floor jack under the front crossmemeber as far back as possible
> to help the balance and just snug it up.
>
> 6. Remove the other 2 crossmember bolts
>
> 7. Using an engine hoist or chain hoist, lift the car off of the front
> crossmember until it can be rolled out the front
>
> 8. Lower the car back onto jack stands.
>
> As they say in the manual, "Installation is the reverse of removal"
>
> Hope this helps,
>
> Joe Parlanti
>
> 1966 Mk1A B382000026
> 1959 Abarth Zagato 750GT
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