As Frank says and don't forget to remove the oil pressure line from the
block.
I have always jacked up the rear of the car. Concrete blocks under the rear
tires work well. This softens the angle needed for removing the
engine/tranny.
Kent
----- Original Message -----
From "Frank Clarici" <spritenut at Exit109.com>
To: "Bill" <pythias@pacifier.com>
Cc: <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, January 14, 2001 8:46 AM
Subject: Re: engine pull...
> Bill wrote:
> >
> > Hello spridgets,
> >
> > getting ready to pull the engine from my '66...........
>
> > general instructions?
>
> mark bonnet hinge local and remove bonnet.
> Disconnect battery.
> unplug dizzy and genny wires, remove dizzy cap.
> remove grille
> drain and remove radiator, hoses,and t/sensor
> undo 3 bolts on motor mount to body (passenger side)
> undo 2 nuts on mount to engine plate on drivers side motor mount
> remove air cleaners
> drop exhaust pipe from manifold
> remove shifter and shifter metal thing screwed to tunnel
> remove 2 gearbox mount bolts from inside car on tunnel
> From under car, remove 2 bolts at bottom of gearbox mount
> drain gearbox
> undo speedo cable
> remove ground strap
> unbolt slave cyl and remove pin from slave rod.
> Let the slave hang safely but do not remove the hydraulic line unless
> you plan on a new or rebuilt slave then just undo the pipe and let it
> come out with the tranny.
>
> Lift out engine and trans as one unit with either 4 guys or a lift.
>
> I think that's all, I did this last night on a 67 so it's fresh in my
> mind. Total time just over an hour
> --
>
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ
> Too Many Sprites Again
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