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When comparing engine removal PITA, is dropping the engine cradle better than pulling it up through the top?
It's been forever and a day since I've removed a block, and it was always on late '60s, early '70s. So this concept of dropping versus lifting is a concept I can't quite wrap my head around.
When comparing engine removal PITA, is dropping the engine cradle better than pulling it up through the top?
It's been forever and a day since I've removed a block, and it was always on late '60s, early '70s. So this concept of dropping versus lifting is a concept I can't quite wrap my head around.
Omg it's night an day difference! I will never take it out the top again . The only big thing is you need a hoist and a "cradle" to hold the engine and transmission. But it is much quicker and easier .
I forgot to take a pic of the engine with the wiring harness all clipped on( it was a late night) . @DemonSRT could you post a current pic of the engine . . Thanks
I forgot to take a pic of the engine with the wiring harness all clipped on( it was a late night) . @DemonSRT could you post a current pic of the engine . . Thanks
Hope that James doesn't mind me answering this on the A/C lines but no you do not need to disconnect them at all and that way you are able to keep the system charged.
You just need to bring the car up slowly and move the engine/trans assembly back as your bringing up the car which is why you need casters on the cradle instead of just a table. These 2 pictures will show that the compressor is still on the lines supported up.
Hope that James doesn't mind me answering this on the A/C lines but no you do not need to disconnect them at all.
You just need to bring the car up slowly and move the engine/trans assembly back as your bringing up the car which is why you need casters on the cradle instead of just a table. These 2 pictures will show that the compressor is still on the lines supported up. View attachment 41017View attachment 41018
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