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Hi folks,
I need a refresher. It has bee a long tine since I have done this.
I am ready to pull the engine from my Packard. Cand I seperate t he bell h ousing from the engine and the remove t he enjine? Or do I need to pull the transvission with the enjine and then dismatle it.
I have everything removed from the fron of the car and read to get the engine out.
Thanks for any suggestions.
Gary

G'day Gary,

Don't have a Packard of your time, mine is earlier. But did mine by pulling the engine and trans out as a unit. Of course this has limitations in that the lifting equipment in use has to be up to the task. Together the engine and trans are heavy! Will be less if you remove starter, generator, water pump, intake/exhaust manifolds, head, etc. You cannot remove the bellhousing from the engine because, besides the perimeter bolts, there are some bolts only accessible when the flywheel is removed. However, you can unbolt the trans and remove it separately, which will lessen the weight. Plus, when putting it back in, it's a whole lot easier as a unit. Trust this helps.

Thank you,
I was able to seperate the transmission from the bell housing. The bell housing is bolted from the inside. The engine is seized up.
It came out very easy, especiall that I have all the front end off I am restoring from frame up and hope I live long enough to see it through :)
Again thank you,