[DeTomaso] Engine/ZF pull - instructions & recommendations?

[Larry - Ohio Time Corp]

Follow up questions.

Can Weber carbs be left on the motor?

Can 180 headers be left on the motor?

Larry (someday) - Cleveland

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From: detomaso-bounces at realbig.com [mailto:detomaso-bounces at realbig.com] On
Behalf Of cengles at cox.net
Sent: Wednesday, November 05, 2008 9:47 AM
To: scottcouchman at yahoo.com
Cc: detomaso at realbig.com
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Engine/ZF pull - instructions & recommendations?


Dear Scott and Tony, 

Interesting discussion on R&R drivetrain techniques. 

I had not removed the six lower bolts holding the motor mounts on. I had
always removed the two angled bolts in the upper motor mount. I suppose that
removing the six lower bolts for the lower motor mount would permit a
straight lift up slightly and then out. Seems like a good idea. 

I remove the carb and distributor cap only from the top of the engine. 

I found the load leveler to be a problem. It my experience, it decreased the
working room above the drivetrain and produced an embarassing dent in the
undersurface of the rear roof requiring a gentle fix by my friendly paint
and body man. Oops. 

Warmest regards, Chuck Engles 



---- Scott Couchman <scottcouchman at yahoo.com> wrote:
>I'm no expert, but I've pulled my engine/ZF several times in the last year.
>
>First on the stud vs bolt, I switched from studs to hex bolts after
reviewing the change with RBT
>I can remove the rear ZF mounts from the ZF with an end wrench.
>This allows me to remove the ZF without removing the engine.
>I've only done this once, but I was glad I had the option.
>Removing the ZF alone is MUCH easier than removing the engine/ZF
>
>As for removing the engine, I recommend removing and replacing the
engine/ZF as a unit
>The one totally necessary tool is a load leveler. I would not attempt to
remove
>an engine/ZF without one. Other than that, I can pull mine by myself in
less than a day.
>Remove the 6 bolts that secure the engine mounts and the 2 bolts that
secure the ZF
>Lift the engine/ZF and remove the engine mounts
>Lift the rear of the ZF and more the engine/ZF to the rear to clear the
roof
>Lift the engine/ZF and level it out over the rear of the body. Engine/ZF
are out.
>Install in the reverse order.
>Not the end of the world.......
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