How to rebuild an engine
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=== Removal === | === Removal === | ||
How to safely and properly pull an engine. | How to safely and properly pull an engine. | ||
| − | * | + | *If you have a Digital Camera, Now would be a good time to take some GOOD photos BEFORE you pull it down, For Installation reference. |
| + | *Disconnect and remove The Battery. Disconnect fuel lines,Vacuum lines (Mark termination and make a written list), wiring,(Mark Termination and make a written list) belts and pulleys that maybe in the way.Remove the Radiator,Fan Shroud, Hood, Water Hoses, (Drain and dispose of Coolant properly It's poison to Animals and humans!) | ||
*Be sure to drain any fluids before hand, to keep from making a mess and to be friendly to the environment | *Be sure to drain any fluids before hand, to keep from making a mess and to be friendly to the environment | ||
*Be sure that whatever you are using to lift the engine is strong enough to lift more than the weight of the engine safely. | *Be sure that whatever you are using to lift the engine is strong enough to lift more than the weight of the engine safely. | ||
| − | *Use some type of lift ring on the engine, such as a plate that bolts to where the | + | *Use some type of lift ring on the engine, such as a plate that bolts to where the carburetor was is commonly used. |
| − | *Place a jack under the transmission to keep it up right in the vehicle, unless you are removing it to. | + | *Place a jack under the transmission to keep it up right in the vehicle, unless you are removing it to. |
| − | *Jack engine up slightly, and remove the bolts to the motor mounts, and the transmission | + | *If you plan on removing the Transmission, Don't forget any linkages, Backup lamp switches, Neutral safety switches (some are Transmission mounted) Modulator Valve Vacuum Lines, TCC Control wiring. Take a Plastic Baggie, and fit it over the tail-shaft and duct tape it after you remove the Drive-shaft, to keep residual oil IN and Dirt OUT. |
| + | *Jack engine up slightly, and remove the bolts to the motor mounts, and the transmission bell-housing (unless you are removing the transmission also) | ||
=== Transportation === | === Transportation === | ||
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