I've got a decision to make, buy a 1 ton cherry picker and come at it from the side or buy a larger hoist and come in from the front.  I've got limited space for storing the thing I'll use maybe once a year.  Do many people do it this way?

 

Thanks for any replies,

Cliff

 

 

 

I used the cheapo 1 ton harbor freight model & was able to pull the engine out from the front.  I needed to take the front bumper off and valance/grill.  A load-leveler really helps too

 

I do it the same way. Load leveler makes all the difference. My load leveler has a nut I welded on the front so I can adjust it with an impact gun. Much easier than turning the crank by hand.

I pulled it from the front using a folding cherry picker that I borrowed from a friend.  After disconnecting everything the motor came out in under 15 minutes.  I think the trick was pulling it at such a steep angle and having 2 guys guide the motor out while the third worked the lift.  The black block is on its way in, the blue one was being removed

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Put lots of padding on the radiator frame and jack up the rear of the car about 10-12" to cut down on the insertion angle.

Could the motor come out from the side without all the hassle?  I've got a 3 car garage and the one in the middle is the project stall, so I would have more room from the side.

 

Thanks for the repiles everybody, I'm trying to figure an easier way.

 

I guess I could just try it and see? 

When I pulled my engine for its overhaul, I pulled from the side and even left the hood installed - but I pulled it without the transmission attached.

 

Here are some significant points:

 

Pulled the radiator;

Removed the carbs, alternator, starter, fan and fan clutch;

Unmounted the AC compressor from the air pump location and hung it from the inner fender;

Removed the AC mount bracket;

Disconnected the down pipe, throttle linkage, vacuum lines, gas lines, and ignition wiring;

Since I have an AT, disconnected the torque converter;

Used jack stands and removed the front passenger tire to gain clearance for the hoist; 

Supported the transmission;

Measured the tilt angles (fore-aft and clockwise) with a digital level to facilitate a one man re-installation;

Removed the bolts from the front engine mounts;

Used a load leveler attached to the rearmost exhaust manifold stud and a threaded hole on the right side of the block;

Removed the bell housing bolts;

Lifted the engine to clear the front mounts and rechecked the transmission support;

Slid the engine forward to uncouple the transmission;

Lifted the engine, adjusting the tilt with the load leveler to clear the hood as required.

 

Take photos - lots of photos - especially before disconnecting any wiring or hoses.

During re-installation, I used a ratcheting tie down strap as a third hoist point to get the correct clockwise rotation. I also left the manifolds off until installed.

 

Removing the engine with the transmission attached will require hood removal. I have no idea how much clearance in front of the vehicle would be required. 

 

You can remove the engine-transmission from the front with the car half out of the garage and then push the car back in afterwards because you won't have the transmission hanging.

If your garage has sturdy framing you can use a come-along and move the car, then drop the engine on to a dolly.  It makes people nervous if they haven't done any woodwork though.  You can spread the load with an extra beam.

That's what I'll do Mr Warner, push it half way outside and come in from the front.  If you had to remove tires anyway it'll be the same as what i ran into when I pulled it.  That's a very good list you've posted (it's exactly what I did except the hood is in my spare bedroom ) for anyone else that will be removing their motor.  

 

I've got a low ceiling down there so my winch idea didn't work, even with a steel bar through 3 floor joist.  Thank you though Zed Head.

 

After seeing that Jarvo used the 1 ton from Harbor Fright that's what I'm buying.

 

Thanks again for all the help, y'all are the best!