Maybe I should have mentioned this already. Engine and transmission out
of car, professionally rebuilt but only partially reassembled. Both
removed from car as one piece without so much as removing the hood, which
I find impressive.
Simply stated, the question I have is whether it is a huge job to
re-install the rebuilt engine, assuming the same conditions as above, i.e.
no removal of any front end pieces, work done by professionals. I don't
think I can re-install it myself under any circumstances. I have an
external bid for a certain amount to get it rebuilt and re-installed.
Money is always an issue. If the bulk of the work is in the
re-installation, then there is not much to be saved by rebuilding the
engine myself.
Hugh
----- Original Message -----
From: "Hugh, 58 Imperial" <imperial58@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, September 20, 2007 11:46 AM
Subject: IML: Rebuilding / reinstalling a 392 hemi into a 1958
This message is directed at folks who have had the pleasure of rebuilding
and reinstalling their 392 Hemi into a 57 or 58 Imperial. (I suspect
this is a short list but that's OK.) Much as I appreciate the "I would
think" stuff I think I need some hands on perspective at this point.
Let's say I want to rebuild my 58's engine and reinstall it into the car
myself, with some assistance. Which will be the more difficult and / or
time consuming? Rebuilding it and connecting to the transmission (also
rebuilt) or reinstalling it into the car and connecting everything up.
I think I can do the lion's share of the rebuild as I've done the top end
before when it was in the car, so outside would be easier. (Cramped
spaces, access, all of that.) Reconnecting it to the transmission will
be fun. I do have access to a first class mechanic to supervise, the
same guy who helped me five years ago and now he has a little more time.
I think putting the 'whale,' the nickname of the early Hemi, back into
the car is going to be fraught with problems. Space is tight to say the
least.
Let me tell you what I am hoping for. If I rebuild the engine
essentially myself and reconnect it to the transmission, I may be able to
persuade the trucking company owner to get his guys to do the
reinstallation. But what I need to know is how long it might take
professionals to get it done. They cannot allow my car to clog up one of
their bays for a long time. That's the problem they have right now.
I look forward to getting some information from those more experienced
than me on these matters.
In passing, the link to "Rebuilding your Hemi" on the main web site does
not work. I'd sure like to read that, if possible.
Hugh
1958 Imperial
San Antonio, Texas.
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