Posted May 25, 200420 yr comment_82681 Need Advice on swapping the engine from the '74 to the '71 or possibly another car...Is you experience, is it easier to pull the unit out as one part (engine and tranny) or seperate the two?Let me know the shortcuts if any??Thanks guys, I have a buch of decisions coming soon on cars and what to do with 'em...I really need a good car in need of a motor / tranny...I'm just not sure that the '71 (unfortunatly is going together as planned...Thanks and have a great day!~Brian Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/11900-engine-swap/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 25, 200420 yr comment_82683 Pull them out as a unit(Yes Carl, I said it again!) It is faster to do it that way.Will Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/11900-engine-swap/#findComment-82683 Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 25, 200420 yr comment_82691 Will is right. Get yourself one of those tilting attachments for the hoist. As you're removing the motor/tranny combo you can tilt the assembly to clear the radiator support and the firewall at the same time. Worked for me, just dont forget the speedo cable!:stupid: Much luck!Chris72 with L28/SU's Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/11900-engine-swap/#findComment-82691 Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 25, 200420 yr comment_82692 One other thought-remove the radiator, or you will probably have to replace it anyway~!::devious:Will Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/11900-engine-swap/#findComment-82692 Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 25, 200420 yr Author comment_82710 Thanks guys! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/11900-engine-swap/#findComment-82710 Share on other sites More sharing options...
June 3, 200420 yr comment_83809 Brian,I pulled my engine and trans as a unit . one thing protect the slip joint on the tranny end of the drive shaft . dont let be scrached or dinged when you remove it . Come by and see my car and how far I am . Gary:classic: Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/11900-engine-swap/#findComment-83809 Share on other sites More sharing options...
June 3, 200420 yr comment_83822 Drain oil from Tranny first Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/11900-engine-swap/#findComment-83822 Share on other sites More sharing options...
June 3, 200420 yr comment_83891 Those tilting attachemnts for the hoist are great, but locally they are quite expensive.The way i did it was to use a screwdriver in the loops of the chain to adjust how far the chain will slip though the hook, determining the angle of the motor. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/11900-engine-swap/#findComment-83891 Share on other sites More sharing options...
June 8, 200420 yr comment_84370 d-master that will get your hart started going piter pat ! LOLROFL Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/11900-engine-swap/#findComment-84370 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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