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

wkooiman at earthlink.net wkooiman at earthlink.net
Wed Nov 5 19:25:40 EST 2008


I tried with the Webers on.  I believe we took the front carbs off, though.  I don't really remember.  It's a very tight fit.

I would never try it again with the carbs on the intake.  There's just not enough room to do it right.

-----Original Message-----
>From: tony DiGiovanna <tonydigi at optonline.net>
>Sent: Nov 5, 2008 5:04 PM
>To: larry at ohiotimecorp.com, cengles at cox.net, scottcouchman at yahoo.com
>Cc: detomaso at realbig.com
>Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Engine/ZF pull - instructions & recommendations?
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>I would never take the risk of leaving the weber carbs on.  It might not
>even be possible.  They are easily damaged.  With either my webbers or
>Holly, I take the intake off with the carbs along for the ride.
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: detomaso-bounces at realbig.com
>[mailto:detomaso-bounces at realbig.com]On Behalf Of Larry - Ohio Time Corp
>Sent: Wednesday, November 05, 2008 9:56 AM
>To: cengles at cox.net; scottcouchman at yahoo.com
>Cc: detomaso at realbig.com
>Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Engine/ZF pull - instructions & recommendations?
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>
>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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