Need Info on Changing engine

["Dave Grove" <dave@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Charles, - it is indeed easier to remove (and install) the engine & trans as
an "assembly".  Especially if you have removed the radiator
support/grille/bumper/etc first.
I'm not sure what your "engine puller" looks like, - but if it's one of
those "cherry-picker" things, - be sure you have the boom set back so it
will support the weight safely, - that 392 & cast-iron TF is HEAV--EEY!

Regards,
DaveG.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: <PiscesM21@xxxxxxx>
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Sent: Wednesday, July 14, 2004 3:59 PM
Subject: IML: Need Info on Changing engine


>      I have a 1957 Imperial which is a rust bucket, and I was lucky enough
to
> find a 1957 Southampton with no rust at all. The Southampton doesn't have
a
> drive train, so I am going to transfer the drive train to it from the rust
> bucket.
>      Is it easier to remove the engine and transmission together (392
Hemi)
> or separate them.
> The most important thing is... I am a novice, I have never changed an
engine
> before. I do have a 10 ton engine puller with an adjustable lifter to
change
> the weight around while lifting.
>      Should I put the front end up on ramps (heavy duty)?
> Since I am scrapping the car later (Imperial) I have been removing parts,
> would it be easier to remove the grill and slide it out with all the front
> removed? ie: radiator, frame for radiator, and grill.
>      I appreciate any and all help on this, it will take a while to remove
> it, as I am partially disabled.
> I appreciate any ideas and knowledge to remove the engine & trans.
>      Also what additional parts should I remove to keep for spares, since
I'm
> parting it out?
> Thanks for any and all information
> Charles in Calif.
>