There sure hasn't been any shortage of suggestions on how and what to do. I'd
say that, no matter how you do it, the most important thing is safety, not the
engine or the car. Use the right tools, and follow instructions. Also, have a
buddy there to watch. The best way to do this is in a garage that is all set up
to do it in the first place. Obviously, since few of us have that, we end up
renting tools that we are not use to handling, and working in our own garages.
What ever you do, DON'T DO THIS: Over 20 years ago a friend and I decided to
pull the engine out of the car. He had done it "many times before". He used a
"come-along" and a rope thrown over a rafter in his garage. The engine was
undone, lifted out of the car, and the car was pushed out of the way. One
minute later the engine hit the floor with a loud BANG! It could have killed us
both. We managed to save the engine, but no matter what, if some one had been
hurt, it wouldn't have been worth it. True story...
Paul
In a message dated 1/31/2004 2:04:04 AM Eastern Standard Time,
estepney@xxxxxxxxx writes:
> If you are pulling the engine and transmission as a unit, purchase a load
>leveler, it makes the job half as much trouble.
> Ernie
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: mailing-list-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>[mailto:mailing-list-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of mENTALmOPAR mAN
> Sent: Friday, January 30, 2004 3:12 PM
> To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: RE: IML: 392 Rebuild Advice?
>
> Speaking of pulling engines:
> I was hoping someone could give me a clue as to the best way to hoist an
>engine and tranny out of my car. I have the front clip removed. and I just
>need to know the best places to bolt the hoist to lift the engine and tranny
>in one piece. Should I use the intake manifold bolts or a water pump bolt and
>someting at the back of the motor (pump is already off) ????........ It's a
>'60's 413 and tranny.
> Thanks for all the GREAT advice I always get here !!!!
> Michael Howlett
> Portland Oregon
> too many cars............
>
> >
> >
> >
> >-----Original Message-----
> >From: William [mailto:mopar@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]
> >Sent: Friday, January 30, 2004 2:46 PM
> >To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >Subject: IML: 392 Rebuild Advice?
> >
> >
> >I am pulling the 392 out of my in-laws' 67 Coronet next month. By opening my
> >mouth, I am self selected to take over the "project". (moral of the story:
> >Don't criticize how something is being done, unless you want the job for
> >yourself). Anyway, the motor is stock, probably been regasketed once in it's
> >life and that's about it.
> >Because it is going in a "muscle car", they want to liven it up a bit. I am
> >inclined to keep it fairly mild, as it will be street driven primarily by
> >people who shouldn't be allowed to drive bicycles, never mind cars. It is
> >mated to a A727 (which will be rebuilt, and a slighty higher stall TC
> >installed), and turns 3.23 gears in an 8.75" rear. I am limited to stock
> >iron manifolds, due to the installation job. The car currntly runs a single
> >Carter AFB (model unknown). I am looking at Hot Heads for obtaining parts,
> >and will have the machine work done locally. I have never built a Hemi
> >before, is there anything I should know? Any good books or resources? Anyone
> >have good/bad dealings with Hot Heads? Anyone know any good engine shops in
> >western Canada? Any input on this will be greatly appreciated. Thanks,
> >William
> >83 EFi
> >Edmonton, Canada
> >
> >
> >
> >
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