Re: Advice on removing engine?

Posted by portlandon On 2016/8/15 13:39:06

Ross' advice to remove the whole front clip to aid engine removal is spot on. I've pulled a 352 out of a '55 400 parts car without removing the front clip, and getting that behemoth engine out over the grille/radiator was a whole bunch of no fun. Putting it back in was much easier after removing the doghouse.

Jack's advice of removing the rocker arms and cleaning them out is also good advice. I was shocked how much was sludged up in there. Also the freeze plug replacement is a must.

Also, check out the oil pump drive shaft from bottom of distributor and check how much play/wear you have in it.