Charles, - it is indeed easier to remove (and install) the engine & trans as an "assembly". Especially if you have removed the radiator support/grille/bumper/etc first. I'm not sure what your "engine puller" looks like, - but if it's one of those "cherry-picker" things, - be sure you have the boom set back so it will support the weight safely, - that 392 & cast-iron TF is HEAV--EEY! Regards, DaveG. ----- Original Message ----- From: <PiscesM21@xxxxxxx> To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Wednesday, July 14, 2004 3:59 PM Subject: IML: Need Info on Changing engine > I have a 1957 Imperial which is a rust bucket, and I was lucky enough to > find a 1957 Southampton with no rust at all. The Southampton doesn't have a > drive train, so I am going to transfer the drive train to it from the rust > bucket. > Is it easier to remove the engine and transmission together (392 Hemi) > or separate them. > The most important thing is... I am a novice, I have never changed an engine > before. I do have a 10 ton engine puller with an adjustable lifter to change > the weight around while lifting. > Should I put the front end up on ramps (heavy duty)? > Since I am scrapping the car later (Imperial) I have been removing parts, > would it be easier to remove the grill and slide it out with all the front > removed? ie: radiator, frame for radiator, and grill. > I appreciate any and all help on this, it will take a while to remove > it, as I am partially disabled. > I appreciate any ideas and knowledge to remove the engine & trans. > Also what additional parts should I remove to keep for spares, since I'm > parting it out? > Thanks for any and all information > Charles in Calif. >