Re: Pulling a motor for cleanup
[Re: Mr D21]
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03/24/14 11:54 PM
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mopar346
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He siad he had a 4 post lift which in my mind means a drive on, so out the bottom might not be doable. I agree though in and out from the bottom is the only way to go.
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Re: Pulling a motor for cleanup
[Re: mopar346]
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03/25/14 11:10 AM
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HelleOnWheels
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He siad he had a 4 post lift which in my mind means a drive on, so out the bottom might not be doable. I agree though in and out from the bottom is the only way to go.
It is a drive on Bendpak 9xw 4 post lift. It has approx 45 inches between the runways so I believe I should have enough room. This is my first time removing an engine/tranny attached from the bottom. Any pointers are much appreciated!! What pieces of the suspension will need to drop with the k member? Will I need/should I replace any front suspension parts at this time? It has stock front suspension that needs rubbers(at a minimum) replaced.
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Re: Pulling a motor for cleanup
[Re: Mr D21]
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03/25/14 11:12 AM
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This is exactly what I want to see with mine...full access to the engibe to replace core plugs, remove all brackets/hardware to prep for paint, and replace any gaskets at this time.
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Re: Pulling a motor for cleanup
[Re: HelleOnWheels]
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03/25/14 12:27 PM
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All you need to unhook is the upper ball joints from the steering knuckle, and the steering coupler, and of course the brake lines and the normal other stuff. Once you do it this way you'll wonder why would you would even think of the other way. One other thing, if you have any hood alignment issues this the time to fix it, with the hood closed, then you can align it properly. Just like the factory did it. Sorry yes the T bars, but the UCA can stay in the car.
Last edited by 71birdJ68; 03/25/14 12:31 PM.
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Re: Pulling a motor for cleanup
[Re: HelleOnWheels]
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03/25/14 12:29 PM
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Stanton
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It is a drive on Bendpak 9xw 4 post lift. It has approx 45 inches between the runways so I believe I should have enough room.
This won't be enough room. Ideally all you'd remove before dropping it out the bottom would be the torsion bars, upper control arms, shocks and the front wheels. To get through the 45" opening you'd have to pull off all the suspension parts. I don't own one but I think that would be more hassle on a 4-post lift than if it were on jackstands.
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This is my first time removing an engine/tranny attached from the bottom. Any pointers are much appreciated!! What pieces of the suspension will need to drop with the k member?
Everything except the torsion bars drops with the k-member.
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Will I need/should I replace any front suspension parts at this time? It has stock front suspension that needs rubbers(at a minimum) replaced
Now's the time!!
If it were me ... I'd drop it from the bottom in my driveway or whatever then get the car on the lift for storage. That would probably mean making a couple dollies to bolt to the frame at the front bumper mounts.
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