How to rebuild an engine
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*If you have a digital camera, Now would be a good time to take many good photos before you pull it down, for Installation reference,i.e. brackets and wiring. For more information on documenting your project, see: [[How to document your project]]. | *If you have a digital camera, Now would be a good time to take many good photos before you pull it down, for Installation reference,i.e. brackets and wiring. For more information on documenting your project, see: [[How to document your project]]. | ||
| − | *Disconnect the battery. | + | *Disconnect the [[battery]]. |
*Use baggies for ALL your nuts and bolts, and label them. Items too large for baggies can be placed in plastic trash bags or cardboard boxes, but above all, label them! Also you can use a felt tip to mark parts..top, bottom, left, right and etc. | *Use baggies for ALL your nuts and bolts, and label them. Items too large for baggies can be placed in plastic trash bags or cardboard boxes, but above all, label them! Also you can use a felt tip to mark parts..top, bottom, left, right and etc. | ||
*Remove the hood. Don't do it alone...get a neighbor, a buddy, your wife. | *Remove the hood. Don't do it alone...get a neighbor, a buddy, your wife. | ||
*Be sure to drain any fluids beforehand, to keep from making a mess, and to be friendly to the environment | *Be sure to drain any fluids beforehand, to keep from making a mess, and to be friendly to the environment | ||
| − | *Remove the fan, fan shroud, and water hoses (drain and dispose of coolant properly; it's poisonous to humans and animals). You may also want to remove the radiator, but if you are careful, it is not necessary. | + | *Remove the fan, fan shroud, and water hoses (drain and dispose of [[coolant]] properly; it's poisonous to humans and animals). You may also want to remove the [[radiator]], but if you are careful, it is not necessary. |
| − | *Disconnect fuel | + | *Disconnect [[fuel line]]s, [[vacuum line]]s (mark termination and make a written list), wiring (mark termination and make a written list), belts, and pulleys that may be in the way. You can also draw pictures if a camera isn't handy. |
*Place a jack under the transmission to keep it upright in the vehicle, unless you are removing it as well. | *Place a jack under the transmission to keep it upright in the vehicle, unless you are removing it as well. | ||
| − | *If you plan on removing the transmission, don't forget any | + | *If you plan on removing the [[transmission]], don't forget any [[linkage]]s, [[backup lamp switch]]es, [[neutral safety switch]]es (some are transmission-mounted), modulator valve vacuum lines, TCC control wiring, and the [[speedometer cable]] (or speed transducer and wires). Cover any holes with tape. |
| − | *Fit a plastic bag over the tailshaft, and duct tape it after you remove the driveshaft. This will keep residual oil in, and dirt out. | + | *Fit a plastic bag over the tailshaft, and duct tape it after you remove the [[driveshaft]]. This will keep residual oil in, and dirt out. |
*Be sure that whatever you are using to lift the engine is strong enough to lift more than the weight of the engine safely, and is on a completely level surface. If outriggers are provided, use them. Be absolutely certain that the lift can not roll on its own, or become unbalanced side-to-side. | *Be sure that whatever you are using to lift the engine is strong enough to lift more than the weight of the engine safely, and is on a completely level surface. If outriggers are provided, use them. Be absolutely certain that the lift can not roll on its own, or become unbalanced side-to-side. | ||
*Use some type of lift ring on the engine, such as a plate that bolts to where the carburetor was. For easier engine removal, the [http://www.myks-tools.com/ Engine Hoist Pivot Plate] has been recommended. | *Use some type of lift ring on the engine, such as a plate that bolts to where the carburetor was. For easier engine removal, the [http://www.myks-tools.com/ Engine Hoist Pivot Plate] has been recommended. | ||
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