Pulla de motor

["Phil Patterson" <hilljack7@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

While it may be very possible to remove the motor with the radiator in place, as one who is very familiar with Murphy's Law, I'd pull the radiator and stash it in a safe place. A screwdriver is dangerous enough to a radiator, I wouldn't risk swinging a big block and a torqueflite around one if I could at all avoid it! ; )

PS: Also, I've found when pulling the motor and the transmission together in one piece, sometimes you don't have enough clearance for the tailshaft to avoid dragging the ground as you pull the combined engine/tranny combo over the radiator support. Be ready with some jackstands and a jack if you need to raise the car for clearance and pray that your engine hoist will go up far enough!

Be careful, all of this stuff is very very heavy, be sure the fasteners you use for the chain or attachements are strong and in good shape. You don't want that puppy down on top of you!

Phil <><

----- Original Message -----

From: Kerry Pinkerton

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Sent: Friday, November 07, 2003 7:24 AM

Subject: Re: IML: Pulla de motor

Clint, I'd sure pull as a unit if I could.  It should clear by tilting it down.  One of those adjustable slings that you can crank the angle on really helps as you need to start by lifting straight up and increase the angle as it goes.  You MIGHT have to to pull the radiator but I doubt it.  Go ahead and take off the oil cooler lines.

 

Good Luck

 

KerryP
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