Re: IML: Rebuilding / reinstalling a 392 hemi into a 1958

["Gary Wilson" <mopar413@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

You can install engine and trans  together or each seperatly.  I like doing 
both together.  If you have help that is the best way.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Hugh, 58 Imperial" <imperial58@xxxxxxxxxxx>
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Sent: Thursday, September 20, 2007 9:46 AM
Subject: IML: Rebuilding / reinstalling a 392 hemi into a 1958


> This message is directed at folks who have had the pleasure of rebuilding 
> and reinstalling their 392 Hemi into a 57 or 58 Imperial.  (I suspect this 
> is a short list but that's OK.)  Much as I appreciate the "I would think" 
> stuff I think I need some hands on perspective at this point.
>
> Let's say I want to rebuild my 58's engine and reinstall it into the car 
> myself, with some assistance.  Which will be the more difficult and / or 
> time consuming?  Rebuilding it and connecting to the transmission (also 
> rebuilt) or reinstalling it into the car and connecting everything up.
>
> I think I can do the lion's share of the rebuild as I've done the top end 
> before when it was in the car, so outside would be easier.  (Cramped 
> spaces, access, all of that.)  Reconnecting it to the transmission will be 
> fun.  I do have access to a first class mechanic to supervise, the same 
> guy who helped me five years ago and now he has a little more time.
>
> I think putting the 'whale,' the nickname of the early Hemi, back into the 
> car is going to be fraught with problems.  Space is tight to say the 
> least.
>
> Let me tell you what I am hoping for.  If I rebuild the engine essentially 
> myself and reconnect it to the transmission, I may be able to persuade the 
> trucking company owner to get his guys to do the reinstallation.  But what 
> I need to know is how long it might take professionals to get it done. 
> They cannot allow my car to clog up one of their bays for a long time. 
> That's the problem they have right now.
>
> I look forward to getting some information from those more experienced 
> than me on these matters.
>
> In passing, the link to "Rebuilding your Hemi" on the main web site does 
> not work.  I'd sure like to read that, if possible.
>
> Hugh
> 1958 Imperial
> San Antonio, Texas.
>
>
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