Engine pulling tips
Post Fiend
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From: Erie, pa
Rustfarmer
Drain and pull the Rad.
The Rad mount (big heavy u shaped piece) holds all the sheet metal together.
You might be able to sit the doghouse in the bed. I've got a panel so I don't know for sure.
Drain and pull the Rad.
The Rad mount (big heavy u shaped piece) holds all the sheet metal together.
You might be able to sit the doghouse in the bed. I've got a panel so I don't know for sure.
Fleet Owner
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From: NM
Originally Posted by 4tl8ford
Rustfarmer
Drain and pull the Rad.
The Rad mount (big heavy u shaped piece) holds all the sheet metal together.
You might be able to sit the doghouse in the bed. I've got a panel so I don't know for sure.
Drain and pull the Rad.
The Rad mount (big heavy u shaped piece) holds all the sheet metal together.
You might be able to sit the doghouse in the bed. I've got a panel so I don't know for sure.
Post Fiend
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From: Erie, pa
I was thinking on end, nose down, in the back of the Truck what owns it.
I keep forgetting there may be Dressup Trucks out there.
I rolled mine forward so it was sitting on the bumper, lifted (dropped) it to a milk crate, then onto my toes. I then placed it on a two wheel dolly and moved it into the garage where it sat (on it's nose) for a year before I dissmantled it.
Treat 'em as a Show Pony and thats how they'll act.
(L)
I keep forgetting there may be Dressup Trucks out there.
I rolled mine forward so it was sitting on the bumper, lifted (dropped) it to a milk crate, then onto my toes. I then placed it on a two wheel dolly and moved it into the garage where it sat (on it's nose) for a year before I dissmantled it.
Treat 'em as a Show Pony and thats how they'll act.
(L)
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Using the four mainifold bolts for the pull should work just fine. There was a fairly extensive article in HotRod or Mustangs & Fords about a year ago. They tested the holding strength of the four maifold bolts and found that they are more than sufficient for an engine pull.
Fleet Owner
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From: NM
Originally Posted by t900enforcer
Using the four mainifold bolts for the pull should work just fine. There was a fairly extensive article in HotRod or Mustangs & Fords about a year ago. They tested the holding strength of the four maifold bolts and found that they are more than sufficient for an engine pull.
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Guys thanks for the info on this thread. I pulled the front sheetmetal on the 54 this Sat. I'm glad I did. It was really easy. It sure will make replacing my motor mounts easier. I have a Camaro subframe with a late model 5.0. One of the homemade motormounts is cracked so I have to redo it. While I am at it I'm going to move my motor forward towards the radiator. The Previous owner set the motor so far back that the firewall had to be recessed about 6 inches. I'll have to fix the firewall too. Having the sheetmetal off makes total sense with what I have to tackle.......Thanks again!..........
Last edited by rustfarmer; Aug 27, 2007 at 11:30 AM. Reason: Grammar
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Yep
Yes, that is a dead mouse in the oil pan. When I bought the truck, the fuel pump was missing. I assume he got in there, lost his footing in the valley area and fell into the oil pan and drowned.
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From: Littleton, New Hampshire
Originally Posted by john fin
Yes, that is a dead mouse in the oil pan. When I bought the truck, the fuel pump was missing. I assume he got in there, lost his footing in the valley area and fell into the oil pan and drowned.
Roast em' if you got 'em
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From: Rio Rancho, NM
Originally Posted by GreatNorthWoods
I'm glad I'm not the only one with mice in my engine...
Last night I read this post and I was going to make some form of smart-alek remark, but in the end I figured I have razzed you enough over it and decided to let sleeping dogs (mice???) lie. ( I better go see a doctor...............I can't believe I passed up an opportunity like that..............)
Bobby
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From: Littleton, New Hampshire
Originally Posted by bobbytnm
Vern,
Last night I read this post and I was going to make some form of smart-alek remark, but in the end I figured I have razzed you enough over it and decided to let sleeping dogs (mice???) lie. ( I better go see a doctor...............I can't believe I passed up an opportunity like that..............)
Bobby
Last night I read this post and I was going to make some form of smart-alek remark, but in the end I figured I have razzed you enough over it and decided to let sleeping dogs (mice???) lie. ( I better go see a doctor...............I can't believe I passed up an opportunity like that..............)
Bobby
While I appreciate the thought, I know it took everything you had to hold back and it's not good to hold things in like that. It's history now...so razz away!
And Dick, I did have mice in my motor and it's a mouse motor to boot!...
Last edited by GreatNorthWoods; Aug 29, 2007 at 08:54 AM.
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