Guest themagicisback Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 Pictures below of my progress. Any tips from guys who have removed the engine/trans/overdrive? I don't want to break anything. What's the best way to pull out the engine and transmission? I have a engine hoist with a hook, engine stand, chain. It looks like I'll be ordering a bracket for the engine stand to mount the engine. Is this the best route? After the engine and transmission get pulled the body work can begin! This evening would have been great for a cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waldren Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 I have always pulled the motor and transmission seperately. Weight is one problem and fitting over the front end safely the other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1941 Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 FIRST off, I am not saying this is correct, but here's how I did it.Engine first, then gearcase.I did NOTHING to the rear axle.I removed the trans. cover from the floorboard for access to the gearcase-to-engine boltsand for disconnecting the shifting.I put a piece of (I Had maple) wood to support the gearcase on the front "wishbones"I pulled the engine with the "cherry-picker" on the SIDE of the car', rolling the car backwardsafter it was high enough to clear the front grille.I then raised the gearcase and slid it out forward. I am about to now do the reverse and install it.This engine did NOT have the Borg-Warner overdrive; factory Columbia rear end.Mike Lynch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphnof49 Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 Just a couple of notes. There are 2 bolts in each front motor mount, the bottom ones are harder to get at. In my 1947 the water pumps have to come off to better clear the stabilizer bar in front of them. I lifted the engine out over the front- it depends on where you have the room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest themagicisback Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 Thanks for the info Mike! The pictures will help. Let me know how the install goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest themagicisback Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 Just a couple of notes. There are 2 bolts in each front motor mount, the bottom ones are harder to get at. In my 1947 the water pumps have to come off to better clear the stabilizer bar in front of them. I lifted the engine out over the front- it depends on where you have the room.Good call ralphnof49! I didn't see the bottom bolts. I'm hoping the water pumps don't have to come off but I'll find out this weekend. This definitely saved some headache down the line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest themagicisback Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 The engine is out! Thanks for the tips! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waldren Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 I've always pulled the one single bolt from the bottom and left the water pumps on. Go between the spring and frame with an extension and leave the water pumps on. I just installed my V-12 back in my 42 last week. Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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