RE: [Chrysler300] 300F engine removal

["jennifer allyn" <gearhead.girl@xxxx>]

I have pulled the engine with and without the transmission on my
'62...each had advantages and disadvantages...On a '60, you have a cast
iron tranny rather than alum. So probably better to pull the engine
without the tranny. I would invest on the best, most heavy duty engine
stand you can find. I had one tip on me leaving me with a lovely scar
on my leg...I was lucky, I was am to jump out of the way and merely got
slashed by the tab on the timing cover. Worst case would have been
800lbs of motor on my legs AND I was working on it alone when it
happened. (My husband came home 12 hours later to find the engine on
the driveway wrapped in plastic and my leg wrapped in gauze.) The
engine was undamaged. The 413 is a very heavy motor. Good Luck and
have fun!
Jennifer Allyn 

-----Original Message-----
From: Paul Martin [mailto:paul_martin78ca@xxxx] 
Sent: Monday, February 17, 2003 3:30 PM
To: Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [Chrysler300] 300F engine removal

Its time to freshen up the 413 in my 300F after
115,000 miles. I have numerous leaks from sitting for
20 years and a little blow-bye. It consumes and or
leaks 1 to 1 1/2 quarts of oil on a 150 mile outing. 

What I need to know are there any hints, secrets or
special procedures in extracting the 413 from the 60
Chrysler. I have removed lots of engines,but a 413
from this year will be a new adventure. Any do's or
don'ts short of leave it there and keep adding more
oil.

Paul

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