Guest essox Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 After much consideration I have decided to pull the motor out of my Buick this winter. I have the original manual and the Motors manual but neither give a step by step procedure for it. Does anybody out there have or know where I can get the instructions for this job? I see when installing it back in that there are numerous shims and such that need to be installed and aligned. Instructions for this are in the manual but I would like to have the whole procedure outlined for me. Any help would be appreciated. Tks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rocketsled59 Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 We always remove the hood then fenders and rad supt as a unit. After un bolting the torque ball we ratchet strap the rear axle back to separate the trans from drive shaft. The rest is pretty straight forward. Fwiw I always take lots of detailed pics before disassembly. No matter how many you've done you never remember everything. Pics are a great help. Organization is a must. Label parts , fasteners etc. good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Shaw Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Rocketsled is right. Also have a helper write down each step in the removal process in the order you do each step. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest essox Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 Should have left it alone when she smoked after warm start up. Once I started with the valves I realized that I was opening up the proverbial can of worms and alas I was right. But winter is just around the corner and I have a heated garage soooo.....away we go! Tks for the info. Anybody else who would like to post please be my guest. Now preparing for the Jefferson car show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
project61 Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 I just pulled the 230 cid from my 1932 series 50. I left the trans in place and pulled just the motor. Not sure it was the right call. May pull trans anyway, as I can;t imagine how else to get the throw-out back in there and get it all lined up otherwise. That said, a crossmember between trans and clutch housing/engine mount prevents them from coming out (or going in) as a unit unless I pull the floorboards, too, and even then I think the steering gear would have to come out... These are not meant for easy disassembly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest essox Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 Hopefully I won't have the same problem. I am starting in about 2 weeks and will post the progress as there doesn't seem to be a lot of advice on the project. Tks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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