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

[JDeRyke at aol.com]

Note to those recommending pulling the engine along with the ZF: the original 
thread was only for ZF removal, but if the engine needs work, I agree- pull 
the package. The lift point for the package is approx. at the rear of the 
cylinder heads. And if you do this with an adjustable load-leveller, be very sure 
you remove the distributor cap before tilting the powertrain during a 
single-handed removal. Several people doing this have managed to break the rear window. 
Another single-hand-pull owner managed to break a rear window by not removing 
his frontmost Webers. 
Using bolts in place of the stock ZF mount studs means one doesn't have to 
tilt the powertrain hardly at all- something I'd forgotten. since my studs have 
been gone so long- with no damage to the cases or loosening from the allens. 
For some reason, Jimmie & Roger are reluctant to drive to Nevada to help..... 
So working alone, I need all the 'easy steps' I can devise! YMMV- J DeRyke



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