[DeTomaso] Pulling the drivetrain

[Asa Jay Laughton]

Actually, between the photo posted earlier with the chains hooked to the 
back of the heads and after reading Jack's post below, I got to thinking.

Might it be even better, to use a carb plate along with the points at 
the back of the engine?  It appeared from the photo, that even lifting 
at the back of the block, the whole assembly tilted far forward.  If you 
hooked even just a simple chain to a carb plate, you might get some 
better load leveling. 

Just a thought, I'll get to try it all out myself someday.  :)

Asa Jay

Asa Jay Laughton, MSgt, USAFR, Retired

& Shelley Marie
Spokane, WA

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JDeRyke at aol.com wrote:
> In a message dated 2/2/09 3:39:58 AM, wdemelo at cogeco.ca writes:
>
>   
>> What is the best way to hookup the chain straps to the motor for removal? 
>> Motor and ZF as one? Separate?
>>
>>     
> I pull the engine & ZF together. The balance point is close to the back of 
> the cylinder heads and conveniently,   there's a bunch of tapped holes back 
> there you can use to fasten a chain or lift-strap connectors. This avoids the 
> problem of having to pull a carb, add a lift plate and then also add a 
> load-leveler.   Be careful- the package weighs around 700 lbs so don't get underneath at 
> any time! Good luck- J DeRyke
>
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