Engine Swap...

[justaZcarguy]

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

[hls30.com]

Pull them out as a unit(Yes Carl, I said it again!) It is faster to do it that way.

Will

[ChrisA]

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!

Chris

72 with L28/SU's

[hls30.com]

One other thought-remove the radiator, or you will probably have to replace it anyway~!::devious:

Will

[justaZcarguy]

Thanks guys!

[beandip]

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:

[Gav240z]

Drain oil from Tranny first

[drunkenmaster]

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.

[beandip]

d-master that will get your hart started going piter pat ! LOLROFL