T-Series Pulling the Engine & switching to OD

[vping]

So, I've collected a lot or parts over the past several months to get this Roadster back on the road. I;ve decided to pull the Engine & switch to OD. RIght now the Block is about bar and I have a few pieces of steel to attach to the engine to pull er out.

I'll be priming and painting the engine with Glossy black 500º paint before I change over. Refilling it with 20/50 before putting it back in.

I'll be jacking it up in the am and taking it out first thing.

Any tips or tricks? What to look out for hints...

 

[Steve_S]

No special tricks I can think of off hand, but my preferred method is to raise the rear of the car to make the engine / gearbox combo easier to tilt out.

 

[19_again]

Steve, I'm disappointed that your garage gear isn't color coded. It appeard that you're using your red car jacks and cranes on the black car. Ordinarily that's a 3 point deduction, but it's Friday and Ive had enough pinot to be mellow, but don't let it happen again.

 

[Steve_S]

But everything goes with black!

 

[vping]

The only thing I think I forgot to get were Transmission mounts. I hope my buddy has a pair when he come over this morning.

 

[DrEntropy]

That shouldn't stop the show, Vinnie! They can be renewed later! 4 bolts and a floor jack... /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/wink.gif

 

[vping]

Sweet. Gotta go check to see if she's clean. I had to spray it down with de-greaser and hose of off. You can't damage them with direct water contact can you?

 

[DrEntropy]

No, but a constant bathing in lubricant will render 'em gooey. Aim for "no leaks". /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/wink.gif

 

[vping]

No not a constant bathing. I little spritz, a little wire brushing and little sitting a hosing. Several times and she looks much better.

Here is where I am at:

 

[DrEntropy]

Did'ja do inside th' bellhousing, too? /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/devilgrin.gif

 

[vping]

Nah just a quick wipe.