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Old 02-11-2021, 01:09 PM   #5
drolston
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Default Re: Engine removal '38 deluxe

To make things easier, the hood should come off. You will need a hoist. The collapsible type from Pep Boys or Harbor Freight work fine, and are not that expensive, They have long frame legs that roll under the front axel. It is a tight fit under the axel; I have smaller tires in front, so I had to pump the tires up to 50 lb to get clearance.

Then you need to hook to to the engine. If you remove the intake manifold, there are lift plates that bolt onto intake manifold bolt holes. It is a big help to have a leveler on the hoist that allows you to crank the attach point back and forth to adjust the angle at which the engine hangs. The leveler has front and back chains which you can bolt directly to front and rear intake manifold bolt holes. Extremely handy, especially when you go to put the engine back in and have to get the engine on the same plane as the transmission front shaft. Also, not expensive.
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