Re: Removing an engine from a 22nd...

Posted by David Grubbs On 2012/7/2 16:31:16
I pulled the 288 from my 51 a few years back for an overhaul. I left the transmission (3 speed w o/d) in the car, as it was in ok shape. After the overhaul, tried to get the engine back into the car, while getting the transmission and engine lined up, I exhausted all of the dirty words I know. Finally gave up and spent about half a hour pulling the transmission, gave it a quick cleaning and paint job and put it on a furniture dolly. This allowed me to roll it around to the engine on the lift. Took about three minutes to line everything up and bolt it together. The only hard part then was to lift the engine and transmission together at a steep enough angle to get everything back in. Took two tries, but still much easier. Be sure to buy or borrow one of those nifty engine lifting slings with the long bolt and crank so that you can change the angle easily. If you don't plan to make a practice of this, buy one from Harbor Freight for about $40. Good luck.

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