I don't see how you can "drop" the engine. But you can separate the
engine and pull the engine up and out. I did it once and it was much
easier than pulling both engine and gearbox out.
Putting it back in is the problem - you have to have them lined up
perfect so the gearbox shaft slides into the rear of the crankshaft
(pilot bushing). Tough but doable. But if you use some long 5/16" bolts
between the engine and bell housing to line it up, that too may simplify
it.
David
71 BGT
67 BGT
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<excerpt>I was looking at the B, '72 this weekend and thought, I wonder
if I can
"drop" the engine.
The front cross member is out, the steering column is out, the front
brake lines are out, the front bumper is off, and the front valance is
off.
With this in mind, if I remove the alternator, intake and exhaust,
maybe
remove the oil filter housing, does the group think I could pull the
engine/tranny out from underneath?
Maybe pull the head for more clearance under the car. It is pretty
high
on jack stands right now.
If I tried to use a lift, I wouldn't have the front clearance in my
garage since I can't roll it back (no front suspension) as I lift the
engine/tranny.
I could use a mover's dolly (flat truck) and roll it out, or separate
the engine from the tranny.
Any thoughts?
Thanks,
Tim
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