tom50super Posted December 12, 2023 Share Posted December 12, 2023 need any tips on removing Buick straight from my 1950 buick super, i have to rebuild because of stuck valves and bent pushrods 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryB Posted December 12, 2023 Share Posted December 12, 2023 Most factory shop manuals and Motors Manuals have detailed instructions on how to remove the engine. They are a worthwhile investment. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom50super Posted December 12, 2023 Author Share Posted December 12, 2023 thanks for your time but my 1950 buick shop manual does not cover complete engine removal. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
critterpainter Posted December 12, 2023 Share Posted December 12, 2023 Dynaflow or 3 speed? The engine is Heavy. The engine and trans are Very Heavy. You will need a hoist that can handle at least 1500# when at least 2/3 extended. If you attempt to just remove the engine, the front of the transmission needs to be supported. If you remove both the enclosed driveshaft can "float" making the car hard to roll as the rear end can move to the front and rear. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldtech Posted December 12, 2023 Share Posted December 12, 2023 Chilton has the following cautions: Remove radiator, (so it won't get bumped by heavy engine). Same with the fuel pump. Disconnect front mount and disconnect engine at bell housing. Support the transmission with a jack. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank DuVal Posted December 12, 2023 Share Posted December 12, 2023 There is a topic on here about rebuilding a Buick straight eight. Maybe in the Buick Post War section. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfloro Posted December 12, 2023 Share Posted December 12, 2023 17 hours ago, tom50super said: i have to rebuild because of stuck valves and bent pushrods I'm not an expert with these engines, but... Is the bottom end intact...? If so, why not remove only the cylinder head...? Paul 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hook Posted December 12, 2023 Share Posted December 12, 2023 7 minutes ago, pfloro said: I'm not an expert with these engines, but... Is the bottom end intact...? If so, why not remove only the cylinder head...? Paul This is a good idea but, don't forget the hoist for it too. That head is very heavy with or without the manifolds. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hook Posted December 12, 2023 Share Posted December 12, 2023 3 hours ago, Oldtech said: Chilton has the following cautions: Remove radiator, (so it won't get bumped by heavy engine). Same with the fuel pump. Disconnect front mount and disconnect engine at bell housing. Support the transmission with a jack. And, if it's dynaflow it probably has about 32 bolts holding the torque unit to the flywheel plate with a couple quarts of oil to run out everywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryB Posted December 12, 2023 Share Posted December 12, 2023 17 hours ago, tom50super said: thanks for your time but my 1950 buick shop manual does not cover complete engine removal. Some Motors Manual information. This is from a 1958 edition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryB Posted December 12, 2023 Share Posted December 12, 2023 I’m surprised how little information the Motors Manual offers for your Buick. Maybe Buick thinks most repairs are done with the engine in place. Usually Motors goes into more details than the factory shop manual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The 55er Posted December 12, 2023 Share Posted December 12, 2023 I had looked that 1950 Buick engine removal information up earlier in both the Chilton & Motors manuals and was surprised there was so little useful information in there. However I always thought the info & pictures in those thick hardbound universal repair books was taken straight from the actual automaker's shop manuals so if there was no specific engine removal info in the 1950 Buick shop manual there won't be any in the Chilton & Motors manuals either. I'll admit I could be completely wrong about this, just the impression I got over the years. However, both those vintage aftermarket repair book lines have a lot of useful information in them and are a nice addition to anyone's auto repair or restoration library. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmallregular Posted December 12, 2023 Share Posted December 12, 2023 Motors manuals (and I assume factory service manuals) were written for professional mechanics and for something like pulling/installing an engine they would only address procedures/requirements that were unique to that particular installation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The 55er Posted December 12, 2023 Share Posted December 12, 2023 As for the older Chiltons & Motors Manuals, it depends on the year & make of car. Some removal descriptions go into great detail like telling you to remove every little thing like wiring harnesses, battery cables, sending units, exhaust pipes, fuel pumps and even hoods and support crossmembers and in what order. Other makes say hardly anything at all, they basically just tell you to just lift the engine out after everything is moved out of the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldtech Posted December 13, 2023 Share Posted December 13, 2023 There are 3 steps to removing the oil pan in a 64 Chevy, 1. Disconnect battery cable. 2. Remove engine. 3. Remove pan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c49er Posted December 13, 2023 Share Posted December 13, 2023 Uhhh....they forgot to mention ... Drain oil from pan. Very important. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank DuVal Posted December 14, 2023 Share Posted December 14, 2023 On 12/12/2023 at 8:31 PM, Oldtech said: There are 3 steps to removing the oil pan in a 64 Chevy, 1. Disconnect battery cable. 2. Remove engine. 3. Remove pan. Sure, and a full overhaul for that engine would just be one more step in those simple terms! 4. Overhaul engine. I think some very important small steps are missing!😮 🦃 🦃 🐖 🍠🥔🎄 🕎 ❄️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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