RE: [-Possible SPAM-] IML: It's bite the bullet time

["david utecht" <stealthloader@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

  I took out the 318 in my 81 to put a 360 in and the A/C can be moved out
of the way without disconnecting the lines.  There is a bracket that holds
the trans cooling lines to the lower driver side of the timing cover that is
difficult to see and I had a hard time removing the trans kick down linkage
as well.  Also check the air tube at the back of the engine, mine was rotted
thru in several places and I have yet to find a good one to replace it with.

  Just to play it safe I also took the radiator out but there was plenty of
space to get by it.
Dave U.
81IMP
94Dakota
02Stratus (wife's)

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[mailto:mailing-list-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Daniel M Wing
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Subject: [-Possible SPAM-] IML: It's bite the bullet time


Well,

I think that I have finally decided to go ahead and take
the engine completely out of my 83 to work on it.

Trying to get the y-pipe 'un-welded' and removing the
center link and THEN working on my back on the
garage floor with crap falling in my face has set my mind.

I found an engine hoist kit at a local Big Lots store.  I may investigate
it.  I will also price out renting one.

I know that it will be FAR easier working on the engine outside of
the car.  Plus as I mentioned before, I can work on the engine
compartment as well as painting everything.

Does anyone have info on 'special things' to look for when
pulling an 80's 318?  I know that there are air tubes going
to the catalytic converter and other stuff that is not shown in
that Rebuild Book I bought.  Can the newer style A/C
compressor be moved w/o dumping the R-12 (which still works)?

Wish me luck.

Dan Wing
Marcy, NY  USA

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