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Topic: How hard is it to pull an Engine?
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MustangRdr68
Gearhead Posts: 201
From: Bensalem, PA
Registered: Jul 2001
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posted 04-14-2002 08:34 AM
   
hey whats up, im just wonderin how hard it is to pull an ebgine. And is there any risk in taking it out?Thx Mike ------------------
1968 Mustang Coupe 289 Check out pics of my car here: http://www.geocities.com/mustangrestore
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mustangs68
Moderator Posts: 13783
From: Hampton,Virginia,USA 1968 Fastback & 1995 Vert MCA#39406 M&M #12
Registered: May 99
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posted 04-14-2002 12:12 PM
Well it a lot easier than pushing one  Ok, use a good engine lift,rent one if need, don't try to jerry rig a hoist,be sure all your electrical/cooling ect connections to the engine are disconnected..just be safe and don't drop the engine on your foot or smash your hand.
They come out easier than going back in for some reason sam
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MustangRdr68
Gearhead Posts: 201
From: Bensalem, PA
Registered: Jul 2001
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posted 04-14-2002 12:47 PM
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Originally posted by mustangs68:
Well it a lot easier than pushing one
Good one sam ! I get it! . Anyways thx for the info.See ya
Mike ------------------
1968 Mustang Coupe 289 Check out pics of my car here: http://www.geocities.com/mustangrestore
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DidgeyTrucker
Gearhead Posts: 655
From: Nashville, TN USA
Registered: Oct 99
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posted 04-14-2002 01:23 PM
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Originally posted by MustangRdr68:
....... And is there any risk in taking it out?Thx Mike
You might need to use the car while the engine is out. Be sure and label wires and hoses. Draw diagrams on how things are connected. It's funny, but between the time you take the motor out and put it back in, everything under the hood will re-design itself, and you'll see two different ways to put it back together. Tracy
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MustangRdr68
Gearhead Posts: 201
From: Bensalem, PA
Registered: Jul 2001
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posted 04-14-2002 01:28 PM
Thx TracyMike ------------------
1968 Mustang Coupe 289 Check out pics of my car here: http://www.geocities.com/mustangrestore
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Snake
Gearhead Posts: 372
From: Sechelt,British Columbia M&M1791
Registered: Jan 2002
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posted 04-14-2002 07:58 PM
If you take the transmission out with the engine you save a lot of time and busted knuckles.------------------
Dave
Snake's Place
88 5.0 GT Not Stock
81 3.3 T Tops Stock
Peace [This message has been edited by Snake (edited 04-14-2002).]
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 22524
From: Saco, Maine USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 04-14-2002 08:12 PM
I find the hardest part of pulling an engine is to not spend a big pile of money on it while it's out.  ------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 M code 351C 4V/FMX/3.25 open
'72 Mustang Sprint Coupe 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Lok
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
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AKBOSSMAN
Gearhead Posts: 2699
From: WASILLA , AK USA M&M #743 MCA #40857
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 04-16-2002 07:00 PM
When I pulled the boss out it came out pretty easy . I would get a engine leveler as well next time . Have a engine stand ready too.!------------------
WAYNE CURTIS
70 GRABBER GREEN BOSS 302No fake scoops here!
01 Sangria Red Focus ZX3
03 Boss 302 (5.0) (waiting on order form)
92 SHELBY 4X4 (K-9 IDITAROD LEAD DOG)
My old '71Torino GT
"If your under control then your not going fast enough" Parnelli Jones
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V8 Thumper
Gearhead Posts: 847
From: Orange, Ca. United States of America
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 04-16-2002 09:04 PM
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Originally posted by SteveLaRiviere:
I find the hardest part of pulling an engine is to not spend a big pile of money on it while it's out.
That is SO painfully true Tracy hit on a great point with labeling everything... it sure helps when it all goes back together. I've used masking tape on both ends of a connector and labeled them with the same number or letter... that way you can't  screw it up. Wayne's tip about the engine stand will also save you from having to drag that thing around on it's oil pan, not to mention far easier to work on being waist-high
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