Engine Removal Question

[Larry Langley]

Hi all!

I have been doing some winter/spring work on my 1972 SB Coupe (AUTO,A/C,PS,Std Brakes, Base engine). Started out by needing to R&R the heater core due to a leak. After much foul language, I finished that job and while installing the new heater hoses I decided to replace the leaky power steering valve. Once under the car, that simple job transformed into a R&R the whole front suspension, steering and brake systems. Most of you know how that goes. The car, at 33 years old, is basically sound but needs refreshing in a number of ways. Lars has helped me with some suspension questions. Anyway, I have all the new parts accumulated and the "A"-Arms, springs, steering knuckles and spindles are back from the machine shop nicely blasted w/new bushings and ball joints. Now for my question---------!!!

As I have spent a good deal of time looking at things under the front end, I am thinking about pulling the mill, before I reinstall the above mentioned front end components, and having it rebuilt and balanced by the machine shop. Looks like a relatively simple job to pull the engine but I am wondering--how have some of you supported and transported your engines to and from the machine shop. Any advice for a weekend mechanic regarding this or any matter related to pulling an engine? I thank you for your replies. If you wish, you can email me at the following:

lnlangley@prodigy.net


Larry

 

[waterboy1976]

I TRANSPORTED MINE TO AND FRO IN THE BED OF MY TRUCK ON AN OLD TIRE.....and NO I dont live in West Virginia.....heehee

 

[wishuwerehere82]

I took the passenger seat out of my 1987 LeSabre, opened the door and set the block in with my cherry picker(without heads, crank, oil pump and bearing caps on it).

 

[Jack]

I TRANSPORTED MINE TO AND FRO IN THE BED OF MY TRUCK ON AN OLD TIRE.....and NO I dont live in West Virginia.....heehee

No kidding ... this works just fine ... regardless if you're in Westwood or West Virginia.
JACK:gap
-edit-if you're gonna use a cherrypicker ... some don't have enough reach to go straight into bay from front of car ... with those you have to go into bay from side.

 

[jonsflavette]

After several engine swaps, the ol tire is your best bet. get a decent beefy 15" or so. drop the oil pan right in the hole! I would also suggest new motor mounts while you are at it. I went with the polyurethane. support the tranny, label all connects. remove the hood, blanket the fenders and front bumper.
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[Larry Langley]

Thanks for your replies! It looks like that it will be the "old tire" method for me.

 

[waterboy1976]

Thanks for your replies! It looks like that it will be the "old tire" method for me.

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