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

Will Demelo wdemelo at cogeco.ca
Wed Nov 5 17:48:16 EST 2008


Remove the engine with the 180's?? Not a chance.
Will
----- Original Message ----- 
From: <cengles at cox.net>
To: <larry at ohiotimecorp.com>
Cc: <detomaso at realbig.com>
Sent: Wednesday, November 05, 2008 10:12 AM
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Engine/ZF pull - instructions & recommendations?


>
> Dear Larry,
>
> My *guess* would be that it would be prudent to remove the velocity stacks 
> (??) from the top of the Webers to lower that height as much as possible.
>
> 180 headers ? Hmm, while I *guess* it should be possible to pull the 
> drivetrain with them attached, I would want a real close look at how much 
> space there is around them. This sounds like a question for the inimitable 
> Mr. Antenucci. It should also be noted that there is more than one type or 
> arrangement of 180 headers and the answer may not apply to all of them.
>
> Webers and 180s? Larry: start spending money and bolting on parts! You can 
> do it.
>
> Warmest regards, Chuck Engles
>
>
>
> ---- Larry - Ohio Time Corp <larry at ohiotimecorp.com> wrote:
>>Follow up questions.
>>
>>Can Weber carbs be left on the motor?
>>
>>Can 180 headers be left on the motor?
>>
>>Larry (someday) - Cleveland
>>
>>-----Original Message-----
>>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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