November 25, 20186 yr comment_562366 Cover the rear of the tranny where the drive shaft slides out with something. Plastic bag tapped up good will work. If not the fluid will spill out. And the old wd-40 cap over the hood holder latch trick is helpful too. Good luck. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/17922-engine-removal/?&page=2#findComment-562366 Share on other sites More sharing options...
November 25, 20186 yr comment_562387 5 hours ago, siteunseen said: Cover the rear of the tranny where the drive shaft slides out with something. Plastic bag tapped up good will work. If not the fluid will spill out. And the old wd-40 cap over the hood holder latch trick is helpful too. Good luck. This is a good point, and it's after you drain the transmission fluid. In case you were thinking you could pull it with the fluid in. As things tilt, there will be residual fluid draining. You could leave all of the fluid in but you'll need a much tighter seal. You'll probably need to remove the console also to get to the shifter. The propeller shaft bolts will be hard to remove, but should be since you'll want the prop shaft off before pulling. You can leave the slave cylinder hanging. Remove the radiator, don't try to finesse the engine out with it in. Take pictures or mark your parts with tape. Use ink that won't rub off with greasy fingers, or put the label inside the bag. There's a lot of small stuff that could/should be done before even hooking up the hoist. A few thoughts in case it's your first time. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/17922-engine-removal/?&page=2#findComment-562387 Share on other sites More sharing options...
November 25, 20186 yr comment_562390 I bought on of these at Lowes for a couple of bucks, 2" cap for the end of the transmission. I also used it when cleaning the transmission as seen below. Cheap oven cleaning foam from Walmart and a pressure washer. Worked very well. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/17922-engine-removal/?&page=2#findComment-562390 Share on other sites More sharing options...
November 26, 20186 yr comment_562405 This is my 1st engine pull in many years, where would you put the chains on the block ? 5 hours ago, Zed Head said: This is a good point, and it's after you drain the transmission fluid. In case you were thinking you could pull it with the fluid in. As things tilt, there will be residual fluid draining. You could leave all of the fluid in but you'll need a much tighter seal. You'll probably need to remove the console also to get to the shifter. The propeller shaft bolts will be hard to remove, but should be since you'll want the prop shaft off before pulling. You can leave the slave cylinder hanging. Remove the radiator, don't try to finesse the engine out with it in. Take pictures or mark your parts with tape. Use ink that won't rub off with greasy fingers, or put the label inside the bag. There's a lot of small stuff that could/should be done before even hooking up the hoist. A few thoughts in case it's your first time. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/17922-engine-removal/?&page=2#findComment-562405 Share on other sites More sharing options...
November 26, 20186 yr comment_562406 Early Pictures as promised, Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/17922-engine-removal/?&page=2#findComment-562406 Share on other sites More sharing options...
November 26, 20186 yr comment_562411 Since your manifolds are off you've lost at least one slinger. Their general positions are shown in the FSM though. Make your own and bolt them tightly to the head. You could probably drop the cross member and just lift the remainder of the car shell off by hand. Like an old VW Beetle. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/17922-engine-removal/?&page=2#findComment-562411 Share on other sites More sharing options...
November 26, 20186 yr comment_562437 I might just put the exhaust manifold back on, I got a little ahead of my self. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/17922-engine-removal/?&page=2#findComment-562437 Share on other sites More sharing options...
November 26, 20186 yr comment_562443 You don't really need the manifold just the "slingers". Here's the 280Z parts. Couldn't find 240. http://www.carpartsmanual.com/datsuns30/Datsun-Z-Index/Engine-280Z/Cylinder-Head Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/17922-engine-removal/?&page=2#findComment-562443 Share on other sites More sharing options...
November 26, 20186 yr comment_562444 Cool, I am headed to Harbor Freight for a chain lifter. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/17922-engine-removal/?&page=2#findComment-562444 Share on other sites More sharing options...
November 26, 20186 yr comment_562461 Fwiw, I always lift mine with ratchet straps round the engine rather than chains. I've got very limited height in my garage so I need to get the leveller as close to the engine as possible. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/17922-engine-removal/?&page=2#findComment-562461 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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