Pulling motor out the top question
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Pulling motor out the top question I know this gets asked alot but search isn't working. I've always taken my motor out the bottom but would like to pull this one out the top. I have the heads and intake off. Where does everyone hook the cherry picker up to? I put two bolts in the top where the knock sensors go but the arm isn't long enough on the hoist. Also can I pull the tranny at the same time or should I drop it first.
I bought a QTP lift plate, although the hoist I used was too short...so I learned how to take the front bumper off. No big deal because ive been meaning to do some stuff behind there anyway.
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bolt from pass. head cross to rear driver head bolt where ground is
i have an x chain i made and bolt to both heads, like x pattern
with any trans and acc., minus ac comp. aslo helps to remove alt.
but not necessary, i prefer to remove engine from top, takes me longer to
disconnect water lines and wiring, and to unbolt trans, tq arm, etc.
i have an x chain i made and bolt to both heads, like x pattern
with any trans and acc., minus ac comp. aslo helps to remove alt.
but not necessary, i prefer to remove engine from top, takes me longer to
disconnect water lines and wiring, and to unbolt trans, tq arm, etc.
I have helped install and remove 4 engines from the top. I used what's called a "Happy Hooker" I found off ebay. I keep everything on the block except the A/C, Alt. and PS pump. We have even removed the engine with the tranny still attatched.
On average it takes about 15-20 minutes to remove it from the top once everything is disconnected.
On average it takes about 15-20 minutes to remove it from the top once everything is disconnected.
If you have a lift you can drop it out the bottom but me I usually pull the tranny and take a big nylon rachet strap and put ot around the crank pulley and 1 pont dead center of the block(top bell housing bolt and pull it out the top. If you have a lift then the bottom is the best way. Good Luck
