[DeTomaso]   ZF removal

gow2 at rc-tech.net gow2 at rc-tech.net
Wed Jan 4 15:53:56 EST 2012


If you look at the photo I had short 2x4's sported the engine by the ears
and sat on the frame; simple. Lift a little for clearance, set it on 2x4's
pull trans.

G


>
> In a message dated 1/4/12 11 52 59, jb841 at cox.net writes:
>
>
>>
>> If you follow Mike's instructions, you will not be able to separate the
>> ZF
>> from the engine.
>> Seems that removing the starter was overlooked.  I can't believe someone
>> didn't catch that!!.
>>
>>>>I can't believe I forgot it! :>)
>>
>> >Placing a jack (and block) under a stock stamped steel oil pan is not a
>> good idea.  It has a
>> tendency to produce loud knocking sounds when the engine is running. 
>> Support that type
>> of oil pan by the pan's rails.
>>
>>>>Well, the main weight of the engine is still supported by the motor
> mounts.   The block under the oil pan isn't doing anything except tilting
> it
> forward.   Oversize pans and stock pans are the same in the rear (the
> oversize
> pans are made by cutting the front off a stock pan and replacing it with a
> bigger box with a bunch of stuff inside).   So the technique works fine
> with
> either style pan.
>
> But you're right--you would definitely not want to support the entire
> weight of the engine on a stock pan.....
>
> Mike
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